Redmi A5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $90 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 25/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 195,539); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 309g).
Redmi A5
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Lighter: 196g vs 309g
- Cheaper: $90 vs $2899
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 44 points higher (69/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (64/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 309 g | |
| Price | $90 | $2899 |
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi A5 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Redmi A5 by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $2809. Redmi A5 is cheaper by $2809.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (70/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (64/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 44 points (69/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.