Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
Compare Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi A3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs MediaTek Helio G36, 5400mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $1699 vs $699…
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
11categories won
Xiaomi
Redmi A3
$699
2categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 claims the overall win over the Xiaomi Redmi A3, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the MIX Fold 5 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the MIX Fold 5. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Redmi A3 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
MIX Fold 5 wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 67W fast charging.
MIX Fold 5 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
MIX Fold 5 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Redmi A3 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1699.
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.
MIX Fold 5 vs Redmi A3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | MIX Fold 5 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.98" | 6.71" |
| Resolution | 2224 x 2488Winner | 720 x 1650 |
| Pixel density | 418 ppiWinner | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 HzWinner | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nitsWinner | 500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | MIX Fold 5 | 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 | 24 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | MIX Fold 5 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 20 MPWinner | 5 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | MIX Fold 5 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 WWinner | 10 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | MIX Fold 5 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 216 g | 193 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.5 mmWinner | 8.3 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP52 |
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | MIX Fold 5 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | 14 |
| OS updates | 7 years | — |
| Security updates | 7 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | MIX Fold 5 | 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 | $1,699 | $699Winner |
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.
- Display
- 7.98"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
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