Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Xiaomi Redmi A3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Price | $120 | $7,975 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.71 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 195 g | 193 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Feb 2024 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A05 is ahead on our rating, wired charging, main camera. Xiaomi Redmi A3 is ahead on ram (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy A05 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.71 inches, 106.5 cm² (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1650 pixels (~268 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~262 ppi | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 13 (upgradable to Android 14, One UI Core 6) | Android 14 (Go edition), upgradable to Android 15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769V/CZ Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) + 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens) |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 10W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm | 168.3 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g (eco-leather back) or 199 g (glass back) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back or eco-leather back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | — | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, September 25 | February 14, 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 15 | Available. Released 2024, February 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A05 or Xiaomi Redmi A3?
Xiaomi Redmi A3 — 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A05 versus 8 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi A3.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A05 or Xiaomi Redmi A3?
Xiaomi Redmi A3 — 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy A05 versus 193 g for the Xiaomi Redmi A3.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A05 or Xiaomi Redmi A3?
Xiaomi Redmi A3 — Oct 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Feb 2024 for the Xiaomi Redmi A3.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the Xiaomi Redmi A3 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A05 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi A3 6/10.
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