Redmi A5 vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $90 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 36/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $320
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 29 points higher (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (59/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi A5 — 64/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; 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 Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (59/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1640x720 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 (Go Edition) | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | $90 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Redmi A5 was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (59/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (92/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (64/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 29 points (65/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (64/100 vs 20/100).