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Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Realme Note 50

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Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Realme Note 50

42 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi A3
VS
44 out of 100
Realme Note 50
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Realme Note 50

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 Realme Note 50, which is powered by Unisoc Tiger T612 and came out 1 month before. 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 (1)

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
  • More recent OS version: Android 14 versus 13
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 1080p
Reasons to consider the Realme Note 50
  • Water-resistant body (IP54 classification)
  • 55% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (238K versus 153K)
  • 83% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 422 and 230 points

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Realme Note 50 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
Note 50

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.71 inches6.74 inches
Resolution720 x 1650 pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI268 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness420 nits560 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate - 180 Hz
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.6%85.6%
Display features - - DCI-P3
Display tests
RGB color space95.1% -
PWMNot detected -
Response time40 ms -
Contrast1314:1 -
Peak brightness test (auto)
Redmi A3
359 nits
Note 50
n/a

Design and build

Height168.3 mm (6.63 inches)167.2 mm (6.58 inches)
Width76.3 mm (3 inches)76.7 mm (3.02 inches)
Thickness8.32 mm (0.33 inches)7.99 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)186 g (6.56 oz)
WaterproofNoIP54
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, GreenBlack, Blue
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio
Redmi A3
84.6%
Note 50+1%
85.6%

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Realme Note 50 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G36Unisoc Tiger T612
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 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A75
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)No -
GraphicsPowerVR GE8320Mali-G57 MP1
GPU shading units3232
GPU clock680 MHz614 MHz
FLOPS~43.5 GFLOPS~78.6 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Redmi A3
230
Note 50+83%
422
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Redmi A3
840
Note 50+80%
1515
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Redmi A3
153983
Note 50+55%
238377
CPU5534091080
GPU1074922775
Memory4286459757
UX4503064765
Total score153983238377
SamplesLess then 3[9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size3, 4, 6 GB4 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 2048 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 13
ROMMIUI Go EditionRealme UI T
OS size19 GB -

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power10 W10 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingNo No
Full charging time2:40 hr -

Main camera

Matrix8 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution3264 x 2448 -
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
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
2) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/2.2
Focal length - 25 mm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels5 megapixels5 megapixels
Image resolution2592 x 1944 -
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length - 27 mm
SensorCMOSCMOS
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS720p 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
DisplayPortNo -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*NoNo
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*47
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesNo
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Redmi A3
78.8 dB
Note 50
n/a

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedFebruary 2024January 2024
Release dateFebruary 2024January 2024
Launch price$80$110
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 10 WYes, 10 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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