Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) and Xiaomi Redmi A3 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A3 has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi A3 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9580 | Rs. 6949 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 9580. The launch Date of the second phone is February 14, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A3 is Rs. 6949.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A3 has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 5.7 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has display density of 282 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A3 has only 263 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A3 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 3 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi A3 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A3's 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.2 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 5 | Redmi A3 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 20, 2018 | February 14, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 76.3 x 168.3 x 8.32 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Olive Green, Midnight Black, Lake Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 263 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | Brightness: 500 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head: 0.839 W/kg, Body: 0.773 W/kg, Speaker : Mono | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) AI Lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | HDR Mode, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Portrait Mode, Film Filters, Timelapse, Timed Burst, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Watermark, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | |