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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads — 33/100 vs 21/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A05 is faster in AnTuTu (348,562 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3X
Samsung Galaxy A05
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 348562 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 419 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 781
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A3X vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Samsung Galaxy A05 scores 12 points higher (33/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (29/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (29/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A3X | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 1461 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $80 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A3X and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A05 leads Redmi A3X by 44.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (29/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A3X or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably better than the Redmi A3X — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi A3X and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi A3X has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3X or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A3X or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 leads on performance (29/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A3X over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy A05 (30/100 vs 10/100).