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Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G vs Redmi A3

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Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G vs Redmi A3

52 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
VS
40 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Xiaomi Redmi A3

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.88-inch Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (with Unisoc T7250) that was released on March 21, 2025, against the Xiaomi Redmi A3, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G36 and came out 1 year and 2 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
  • 71% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (263K versus 153K)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • The phone is 1 year and 2 months newer
  • More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 14
  • 92% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 441 and 230 points
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi A3
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G and Redmi A3 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Redmi A5 4G
vs
Redmi A3

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.88 inches6.71 inches
Resolution720 x 1640 pixels720 x 1650 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI260 ppi268 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness - 420 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionTempered glassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio85.8%84.6%
Display tests
RGB color space - 95.1%
PWM - Not detected
Response time - 40 ms
Contrast - 1314:1
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height171.17 mm (6.74 inches)168.3 mm (6.63 inches)
Width77.8 mm (3.06 inches)76.3 mm (3 inches)
Thickness8.26 mm (0.33 inches)8.32 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight193 g (6.81 oz)199 g (7.02 oz)
WaterproofNoNo
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Gold, Blue, GreenBlack, Blue, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio
Redmi A5 4G+1%
85.8%
Redmi A3
84.6%

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G and Xiaomi Redmi A3 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetUnisoc T7250MediaTek Helio G36
Max clock1800 MHz2200 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A75		- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)NoNo
GraphicsMali-G57 MP1PowerVR GE8320
GPU shading units3232
GPU clock850 MHz680 MHz
FLOPS~54.4 GFLOPS~43.5 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench Compute (GPU)708 -
Single-core score441230
Multi-core score1496840
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Redmi A5 4G+71%
263913
Redmi A3
153983
CPU9102655340
GPU3079710749
Memory7578042864
UX6631045030
Total score263913153983
SamplesLess than 3Less than 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size3, 4, 6 GB3, 4, 6 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1866 MHz1600 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64, 128, 256 GB64, 128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15 Android 14
ROMAndroid GoMIUI Go Edition
OS size - 19 GB

Battery

Capacity5200 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power15 W10 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (23% in 30 min)No
Full charging time2:30 hr2:40 hr

Main camera

Matrix32 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution - 3264 x 2448
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion - No
Lenses1) Standard: 32 MP
2) Depth
1) Standard: 8 MP
2) Depth: 0.08 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution32 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/2.0
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels5 megapixels
Image resolution - 2592 x 1944
Aperturef/2.0f/2.2
SensorCMOSCMOS
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*NoNo
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat* - 4
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedMarch 2025February 2024
Release dateMarch 2025February 2024
Launch price$129$80
Configurations- 3 / 64 GB
- 4 / 64 GB
- 4 / 128 GB
- 6 / 128 GB
- 2 / 64 GB
- 3 / 64 GB
- 3 / 128 GB
- 4 / 64 GB
- 4 / 128 GB
- 6 / 128 GB
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Fingerprint
Bundled charger - Yes, 10 W
Further details
Notes on Redmi A3:
    - The smartphone in green color is 7 grams lighter than the others.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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