Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A3. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A3 which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A3
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 7299 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 16, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is February 14, 2024. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A3 is Rs. 7299.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A3's 6.71 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has display density of 393 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 A5 5G's ~ 81%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A3's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A3 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi A3's 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A3's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi A5 | Redmi A3 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 16, 2026 (Expected) | February 14, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.3 x 168.3 x 8.32 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Colors | Olive Green, Midnight Black, Lake Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 263 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Brightness: 800 nits | Brightness: 500 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head: 0.839 W/kg, Body: 0.773 W/kg, Speaker : Mono | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 2 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) AI Lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | 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 | 8 MP | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen3 | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |