Motorola Moto G05vsRedmi A3
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Motorola Moto G05 and Redmi A3 trade category wins — Motorola Moto G05 in Price; Redmi A3 in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Redmi A3 takes Performance — led by storage (128 GB).
- Too close to call between Motorola Moto G05 and Redmi A3.
- Too close to call between Motorola Moto G05 and Redmi A3.
- Motorola Moto G05 takes Battery — led by battery (5,200 mAh).
- Too close to call between Motorola Moto G05 and Redmi A3.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Motorola Moto G05 if you want…
- Choose Motorola Moto G05 if you want longer battery life — 5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Motorola Moto G05 if you want faster charging — 18 W vs 10 W.
Choose Redmi A3 if you want…
- Choose Redmi A3 if you want more room for photos and apps — 128 GB vs 64 GB.
- Choose Redmi A3 if you want a bigger screen — 6.71 in vs 6.67 in.
At a glance
- Motorola Moto G05
- Redmi A3
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Motorola Moto G05
Choose Motorola Moto G05 if price matters most. It costs USD 129.
Redmi A3
Choose Redmi A3 if price matters most. It costs USD 89, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Motorola Moto G05
- 5,200 mAh battery
- 90 Hz display
- Clean Android
- Helio G81 is basic
- Slow 18 W charging
- No 5G
Redmi A3
- Very cheap
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 90 Hz display
- Very slow chip
- 8 MP camera is weak
- 10 W charging