Samsung Galaxy A05vsRedmi A3
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Redmi A3 wins
Verdict
Redmi A3 wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Redmi A3 is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 89, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Redmi A3 takes Performance — led by storage (128 GB).
- Redmi A3 takes Display — led by refresh rate (90 Hz).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A05 and Redmi A3.
- Samsung Galaxy A05 takes Battery — led by charging speed (25 W).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A05 and Redmi A3.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if you want faster charging — 25 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 smoother scrolling — 90 Hz vs 60 Hz.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A05
- Redmi A3
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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?
Samsung Galaxy A05
Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if price matters most. It costs USD 99.
Redmi A3
Choose Redmi A3 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 89, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Very cheap
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Big display
- Helio G85 is dated
- 720p 60 Hz display
- No 5G
Redmi A3
- Very cheap
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 90 Hz display
- Very slow chip
- 8 MP camera is weak
- 10 W charging