Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi Poco M3 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi Poco M3 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi Poco M3 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Xiaomi Poco M3 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Xiaomi Poco M3 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Xiaomi Poco M3
Xiaomi Redmi A5
Performance
70.9 ★
38.8
Camera
76.0 ★
50.0
Battery
96.0 ★
86.0
Gaming
69.8 ★
46.1
Overall
80.0 ★
55.0
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Xiaomi Poco M3
70.9/100
Camera Winner
Xiaomi Poco M3
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi Poco M3
96.0/100
Gaming Winner
Xiaomi Poco M3
69.8/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi Poco M3
80.0/100
Best Value
Xiaomi Poco M3
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Xiaomi Poco M3
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi Poco M3
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi Poco M3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Xiaomi Poco M3
💰 Value
🏆 Xiaomi Poco M3
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.88"
Display Type
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1200 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1220x2712
720x1640
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultra (4 nm)
Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Mali-G57 MP1
RAM
8 GB
3 GB
Storage
128 GB
64 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5500 mAh
5200 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 100% in 52 min
15W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
162.3 x 74.4 x 8.4 mm or 8.6 mm
171.7 x 77.8 x 8.3 mm (6.76 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
Weight
5g
193g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
N/A
Colors
Black, Green, Silver
Ocean Blue, Lake Green, Sandy Gold, Midnight Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, HyperOS
Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major Android upgrades
Our Verdict
Xiaomi Poco M3 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 80.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Xiaomi Redmi A5 puts up a strong fight with a score of 55.0/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Xiaomi Poco M3
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Xiaomi Redmi A5
Pros
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Not ideal for gaming
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Xiaomi Poco M3 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Xiaomi Poco M3 is the overall winner with a score of 80.0/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Xiaomi Poco M3 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Xiaomi Poco M3 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 50.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi Poco M3 has better battery with a score of 96.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Xiaomi Poco M3 is better for gaming with a score of 69.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Xiaomi Poco M3 offers better value at PKR 26,999 with a value score of 4.3.
What is the price difference between Xiaomi Poco M3 and Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Xiaomi Poco M3 costs PKR 26,999 while Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 28,999. The price difference is PKR 2,000.
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