Xiaomi 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
Compare Xiaomi 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi A3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs MediaTek Helio G36, 5600mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $849 vs $699. Full…
Xiaomi
16
$849
12categories won
Xiaomi
Redmi A3
$699
1categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 claims the overall win over the Xiaomi Redmi A3, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16. Choose the 16 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Redmi A3 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 wins on endurance with 5,600 mAh and 90W fast charging.
16 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.
16 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2.6x dedicated optical zoom.
Redmi A3 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $849.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
16 vs Redmi A3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 16 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36" | 6.71" |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670Winner | 720 x 1650 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppiWinner | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 HzWinner | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3500 nitsWinner | 500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 16 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Process node | 2 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 145,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 820 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | 16 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.6x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 5 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 16 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,600 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 WWinner | 10 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 16 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 gWinner | 193 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mmWinner | 8.3 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP52 |
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | 16 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | 14 |
| OS updates | 7 years | — |
| Security updates | 7 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 16 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $849 | $699Winner |
Xiaomi 16
The Xiaomi 16 represents the gold standard for one-handed flagship smartphones, packing a 5,600 mAh silicon-carbon cell, 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, and triple 50MP Leica cameras into a pocket-friendly 7.8mm chassis.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,600mAh
Xiaomi Redmi A3
The Redmi A3 brings ultra-premium circular halo camera styling and vegan leather back options to the ultra-budget category, pairing smooth 90Hz scrolling with Gorilla Glass 3 durability.
- Display
- 6.71"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G36
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 14