Redmi A3X vs TCL K70
The Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $80 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 21/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL K70 is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 193,858); the TCL K70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3X
TCL K70
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $149
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A3X vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 22 points higher (43/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 leads (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi A3X — 38/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A3X | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $80 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A3X and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads Redmi A3X by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $69. Redmi A3X was $69 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (44/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A3X or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 22 points (43/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A3X and the TCL K70?
The Redmi A3X has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3X or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A3X or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on performance (44/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A3X over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL K70 (44/100 vs 11/100).