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Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Tecno Pop 8

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Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Tecno Pop 8

42 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi A3
VS
46 out of 100
Tecno Pop 8
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Tecno Pop 8

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 Pop 8, which is powered by Unisoc T606 and came out 4 months 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

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi A3
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 wireless networks
  • Has 50% more RAM: 6GB versus 4GB
  • More recent OS version: Android 14 versus 13
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pop 8
  • 56% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (240K versus 153K)
  • Stereo speakers
  • 61% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 370 and 230 points
  • Weighs 19 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Tecno Pop 8 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
Pop 8

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.71 inches6.6 inches
Resolution720 x 1650 pixels720 x 1612 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI268 ppi267 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness420 nits450 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate - 180 Hz
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.6%85%
Display tests
RGB color space95.1% -
PWMNot detected -
Response time40 ms -
Contrast1314:1 -
Peak brightness test (auto)
Redmi A3
359 nits
Pop 8
n/a

Design and build

Height168.3 mm (6.63 inches)163.7 mm (6.44 inches)
Width76.3 mm (3 inches)75.6 mm (2.98 inches)
Thickness8.32 mm (0.33 inches)8.6 mm (0.34 inches)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)180 g (6.35 oz)
WaterproofNoNo
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, GreenWhite, Black, Gold, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Tecno Pop 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G36Unisoc T606
Max clock2200 MHz1600 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 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A75
L3 cache - 1 MB
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)NoNo
GraphicsPowerVR GE8320Mali-G57 MP1
GPU shading units3232
GPU clock680 MHz650 MHz
FLOPS~43.5 GFLOPS~83.2 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Redmi A3
230
Pop 8+61%
370
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Redmi A3
840
Pop 8+66%
1394
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Redmi A3
153983
Pop 8+56%
240915
CPU5534076042
GPU1074923427
Memory4286481392
UX4503060054
Total score153983240915
SamplesLess then 3Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size3, 4, 6 GB3, 4 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1600 MHz1600 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 256 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 13
ROMMIUI Go EditionAndroid Go
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 hr3:15 hr

Main camera

Matrix8 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution3264 x 24484128 x 3096
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
2) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/1.8
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels5 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution2592 x 19443264 x 2448
Aperturef/2.2f/2.0
SensorCMOSCMOS
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
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 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth version5.45
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, 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

SpeakersMonoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Redmi A3
78.8 dB
Pop 8
n/a

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedFebruary 2024October 2023
Release dateFebruary 2024November 2023
Launch price$80$85
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Fingerprint		 - Accelerometer
- 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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