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Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Tecno Spark Go 1

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Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Tecno Spark Go 1

42 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi A3
VS
50 out of 100
Tecno Spark Go 1
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Tecno Spark Go 1

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.71-inch Xiaomi Redmi A3 (with MediaTek Helio G36) that was released on February 14, 2024, against the Tecno Spark Go 1, which is powered by Unisoc Tiger T615 and came out 6 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi A3
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 6GB versus 4GB
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark Go 1
  • Water-resistant body (IP54 classification)
  • 68% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (258K versus 153K)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Stereo speakers
  • 92% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 441 and 230 points
  • The phone is 6 months newer
  • Has a built-in infrared port

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Tecno Spark Go 1 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Redmi A3
vs
Spark Go 1

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.71 inches6.67 inches
Resolution720 x 1650 pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI268 ppi263 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness420 nits500 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.6%84.2%
Display tests
RGB color space95.1% -
PWMNot detected -
Response time40 ms -
Contrast1314:1 -
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height168.3 mm (6.63 inches)165.62 mm (6.52 inches)
Width76.3 mm (3 inches)77.01 mm (3.03 inches)
Thickness8.32 mm (0.33 inches)8.35 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)185 g (6.53 oz)
WaterproofNoIP54
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, GreenWhite, Black
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Tecno Spark Go 1 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G36Unisoc Tiger T615
Max clock2200 MHz1800 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53		- 6 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A75
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)NoNo
GraphicsPowerVR GE8320Mali-G57 MP1
GPU shading units3232
GPU clock680 MHz850 MHz
FLOPS~43.5 GFLOPS~108.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Redmi A3
153983
Spark Go 1+68%
258142
CPU5534088108
GPU1074930185
Memory4286473422
UX4503066427
Total score153983258142
SamplesLess then 3Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size3, 4, 6 GB3, 4 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1600 MHz1866 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64, 128 GB64, 128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMMIUI Go EditionHIOS 14
OS size19 GB -

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power10 W15 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingNo Yes (49% in 40 min)
Full charging time2:40 hr1:55 hr

Main camera

Matrix8 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution3264 x 2448 -
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motionNo -
Lenses1) Standard: 8 MP
2) Depth
1) Standard: 13 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/1.8
Focal length - 27 mm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels5 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution2592 x 1944 -
Aperturef/2.2 -
SensorCMOSCMOS
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalNo
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.45
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*No -
Infrared portNoYes
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*4 -
5G supportNoYes

Sound

SpeakersMonoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYes -
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedFebruary 2024August 2024
Release dateFebruary 2024August 2024
Launch price$80$90
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Fingerprint		 - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 10 WYes, 15 W
Further details
Notes on Redmi A3:
    - The smartphone in green color is 7 grams lighter than the others.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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