Xiaomi
Redmi A3
Released February 2024 · Specs verified September 15, 2026
Xiaomis cheapest phone: a big 90 Hz display and 5,000 mAh battery at an entry price.
Our take: Choose the Redmi A3 if price matters most — it scores 95/100 there. It costs USD 89.
At a glance
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About the Redmi A3
The Redmi A3 (Xiaomi, 2024) Xiaomis cheapest phone: a big 90 Hz display and 5,000 mAh battery at an entry price. Its standout is price (95/100), followed by display (25/100). Its weakest category is camera (0/100) — keep that in mind if camera is what you care about.
Full specs
Performance
- Performance score
- 130,000 pts
0/100
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G36
- RAM
- 4 GB
0/100
- Storage
- 128 GB
14/100
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Display
- Screen size
- 6.71 in
71/100
- Pixel density
- 268 ppi
0/100
- Refresh rate
- 90 Hz
36/100
- Peak brightness
- 500 nits
0/100
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Camera
- Main camera
- 8
- Selfie camera
- 5 MP
0/100
- Telephoto
- No
0/100
- Video score
- 32 pts
0/100
- Camera score
- 52 pts
0/100
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Resolution of the front camera.
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh
57/100
- Charging speed
- 10 W
0/100
- Wireless charging
- No
0/100
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
- Price
- 89 USD
100/100
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
How the Redmi A3 compares
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