Redmi A3X vs TCL 505
The Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 505 leads — 28/100 vs 21/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 505 has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 505 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3X
TCL 505
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A3X vs the TCL 505, the TCL 505 scores 7 points higher (28/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 505 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, the TCL 505 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A3X | TCL 505 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $80 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A3X and TCL 505, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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TCL 505
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 505 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A3X or the TCL 505?
The TCL 505 edges out the Redmi A3X by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi A3X and the TCL 505?
The Redmi A3X has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the TCL 505 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3X or the TCL 505?
The TCL 505 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A3X over the TCL 505?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL 505 (30/100 vs 10/100).