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Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Redmi A2

42 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi A3
VS
39 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi A2
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Xiaomi Redmi A2

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 Xiaomi Redmi A2, which is powered by the same chip and came out 11 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
  • Higher display refresh rate – 90 Hz
  • Modern USB Type-C port
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • More recent OS version: Android 14 versus 12
  • Has 2x more RAM: 6GB versus 3GB
  • 17% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (153K versus 131K)
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 wireless networks
  • The phone is 11 months newer
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi A2
  • 2.1x faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 477 and 230 points

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Redmi A2 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
Redmi A2

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.71 inches6.52 inches
Resolution720 x 1650 pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI268 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness420 nits400 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.6%81.1%
Display tests
RGB color space95.1%95%
PWMNot detectedNot detected
Response time40 ms30 ms
Contrast1314:11303:1
Peak brightness test (auto)
Redmi A3
359 nits
Redmi A2+6%
379 nits

Design and build

Height168.3 mm (6.63 inches)164.9 mm (6.49 inches)
Width76.3 mm (3 inches)76.8 mm (3.02 inches)
Thickness8.32 mm (0.33 inches)9.1 mm (0.36 inches)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)192 g (6.77 oz)
WaterproofNoNo
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, GreenBlack, Blue, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonNo
Screen-to-body ratio
Redmi A3+4%
84.6%
Redmi A2
81.1%

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Xiaomi Redmi A2 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G36MediaTek Helio G36
Max clock2200 MHz2200 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53		- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)NoNo
GraphicsPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
GPU shading units3232
GPU clock680 MHz680 MHz
FLOPS~43.5 GFLOPS~43.5 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Redmi A3
230
Redmi A2+107%
477
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Redmi A3
840
Redmi A2+81%
1523
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Redmi A3+17%
153983
Redmi A2
131111
CPU5534042168
GPU1074917833
Memory4286440327
UX4503030783
Total score153983131111
SamplesLess then 3[3 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size3, 4, 6 GB2, 3 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1600 MHz1600 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64, 128 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 512 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 12
ROMMIUI Go EditionMIUI 14
OS size19 GB -

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power10 W10 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingNo No
Full charging time2:40 hr2:43 hr

Main camera

Matrix8 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution3264 x 24483264 x 2448
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motionNoNo
Lenses1) Standard: 8 MP
2) Depth
1) Standard: 8 MP
2) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution8 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/2.0
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels5 megapixels5 megapixels
Image resolution2592 x 19442592 x 1944
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
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 a/b/g/n)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.45
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CMicro USB
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*44
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Redmi A3
78.8 dB
Redmi A2+1%
79.4 dB

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedFebruary 2024March 2023
Release dateFebruary 2024March 2023
Launch price$80$115
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Fingerprint		 - Accelerometer
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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