We are faced with two smartphones that dispute the position for being one of the most recommended mobiles, having an unbeatable price quality ratio and having a series of features that make them capable of the best. Both the rRlme 5 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi A3 enjoy a complete team that has conquered many users and they continue to do so, we expose their specifications and help you decide which one to buy.
Both Realme and Xiaomi opt for a low price strategy that works very well for both companies, where this case is not one of the greatest similarities. We will start with its design and continue through its interior and cameras to finally obtain some conclusions that give us a winner in this confrontation.
Design and screen
We start talking about the design of both terminals where we are in the Realme 5 Pro a device made of glass that transmits high level sensations in our hands. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is made of aluminum alloy , a trend that is disappearing even in the lower ranges. On the back of the Realme 5 Pro there is a very fast fingerprint reader, however in the Mi A3 the reader passes under the screen to be somewhat slower.
Their screens have great differences, opting for an AMOLED panel on the 6.1-inch Mi A3 under an HD + resolution that may seem short and a panel on the Realme 5 Pro IPS of 6.3 inches in this case FullHD +. Its passage on the other hand is lighter in the Xiaomi Mi A3 of 173 grams and 184 grams in the Realme 5 Pro without being anything elevated.
Its front part takes advantage of both the front very well, with minimal frames and a notch in the form of a drop of water that goes completely unnoticed and allows us to enjoy the screen without problems in the image or when receiving notifications.
Processor and configuration to choose from
If for us the aspect of performance is very important, we must know that both proposals have a processor capable of everything, starting with the Realme 5 Pro with the Snapdragon 712 at 2.2 GHz and its configuration with several possibilities. Your options start from 4 to 8 GB of RAM and a storage of 64 or 128 GB to never run out of space.
On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi A3 has a slightly less power processor Snapdragon 665 at 2 GHz and a configuration limited to 4 GB of RAM and storage to choose between 64 or 128 GB. Luckily in both cases we have the possibility of using a MicroSD card in our mobile that allows us to increase its capacity.
Almost identical cameras
In the photographic section, we find in both cases a main sensor of 48 Mpx and 1.79 aperture, which allows us to take full advantage of all the details. The Realme 5 Pro has a wide angle of 8 Mpx as we also see repeated in the Xiaomi Mi A3 and finally another coincidence in the 2 Mpx depth sensor of both terminals. However, the Realme 5 Pro integrates a lens more than 2 Mpx for the macro sensor with which to capture small objects and elements.
In the front we do not see so many similarities, the lens of the Realme 5 Pro is exactly 16 Mpx and has an aperture of f / 2.0, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 increases the bet with 32 Mpx and an aperture f / 2.0, offering Similar results although improved in this section on the Xiaomi Mi A3.
In the video section, both terminals offer us 4K recording, as well as face detection and possibilities based on artificial intelligence. Autofocus is also present in both, as well as the digital zoom on which we should not rely heavily.
Battery and connectivity
Again the battery of both terminals is on par, in the case of Realme 5 Pro we have 4035 mAh that will give a lot and offers fast charging VOOC 3.0 with 20W with the original charger, offering us in a short time to complete battery to finish the day. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi A3 and its 4030 mAh slightly below Realme, integrate a fast charge of 18W that will offer results very similar to those of the Realme 5 Pro. The screen consumption will be somewhat higher in the realm by its panel FullDH + while in the Xiaomi Mi A3 to have a better resolution panel, it will be somewhat less, but with very similar results.
The connectivity, where the Realme 5 pro has incorporated the audio jack and the Xiaomi Mi A3 has done the same, with the charging connector the same happens when we find a USB Type-C input on both. The Bluetooth 5.0 LE is also present in both, as well as 4G connectivity to navigate outside WiFi networks.
Really UI vs Android One
In the section of the design in the Realme software it has improved its possibilities with Realme UI , making a layer more adapted to the European market with less simple and several options, although Android One allows us to update faster if it works as promised and Android is received 10 in the coming months. Both offer very good and simple results for any user, although if we have to opt for the aesthetics and the speed of updating the Xiaomi Mi A3 wins in this aspect.
Even the price is similar. Which one do we choose?
If you thought that in the price we would leave doubts, it is not what has happened, because we find in the 5 Pro story its basic configuration of 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage for 179 euros. On the other hand with an identical configuration, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is barely 4 euros below, placing them in a very similar range that will not help us decide between one or the other only with this data.
Taking in value everything we have been able to know about both terminals, through its glass design, somewhat superior processor and an added camera for the macro, our option to choose would be the Realme 5 Pro , although if we prefer the Android Stock experience and we want Receive updates and security patches faster, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is also a very good option to consider.
We share the table where we compare all the characteristics of both models, so that you have them on hand and draw conclusions.
| – | Really 5 Pro | Xiaomi Mi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| screen | 6.3 inch IPS LCD FullHD + (2.340x 1.080 px) / 409 dpi | 6.1 inches AMOLED HD + 1560 x 720 px / 19.5: 9/282 dpi |
| Size and weight | 74.2 mm x 157.0 mm x 8.9 mm / 184 grams | 153.58 x 71.85 x 8.45 mm / 173.8 grams |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Octa-Core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 at 2 GHz |
| RAM | 4/6/8 GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64/128 GB | 64/128 GB |
| Camera | Quad rear camera: 48 Mpx ƒ / 1.79 + 8 Mpx (Wide Angle) ƒ / 2.2 + 2 Mpx (depth) + 2 Mpx (Macro) ƒ / 2.4 Front camera: 16 Mpx ƒ / 2.0 |
Triple rear cameras: 48 MP with f / 1.79 + 8 MP with f / 2.2 + 2 MP with f / 2.4 and LED Flash Front Camera: 32 MP with f / 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11a, ac, b, g, n, n 5GHz dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0 A-GPS, fingerprint reader on the back | Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, dual-band, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS A-GPS, GLONASS, FM Radio, USB Type C, Fingerprint reader on screen |
| YOU | Really UI (Android 9 Pie) | Android One (Android 9 Pie) |
| Battery | 4035 mAh with fast charging VOOC 3.0. 20W | 4030 mAh with fast 18W charging |
| Price | From 179 euros | From 175 euros |
