Redmi A3X vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $80 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads — 19/100 vs 13/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A05 is faster in AnTuTu (346,495 vs 195,539).
Redmi A3X
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Cheaper: $80 vs $89
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 346495 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 420 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1364 vs 781
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Redmi A3X vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Samsung Galaxy A05 scores 6 points higher (19/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Redmi A3X | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $80 | $89 |
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi A3X and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A05 leads Redmi A3X by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $9. Redmi A3X is cheaper by $9.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Redmi A3X or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 edges out the Redmi A3X by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi A3X and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi A3X has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3X or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A3X over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi A3X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.