Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A02
Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi A3 Manufactured in February, 2024, with display 6.71 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G36, vs Samsung Galaxy A02, Manufactured in January, 2021 with chipsetMediatek MT6739W. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device
Key Differences
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A3
- Larger display: 6.71in
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
- Lighter design: 199g vs 206g
- Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5
- Fingerprint scanner
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A02
- Higher pixel density: 270ppi
- Supports Dolby Atmos
Versions
| Memory Options | - 2/64 GB - 3/64 GB - 3/128 GB - 4/64 GB - 4/128 GB - 6/128 GB |
- 2/32 GB - 3/32 GB - 3/64 GB - 4/32 GB |
Review
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs
Specs & test comparisonDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | PLS TFT |
| Size | 6.71 in | 6.5 in |
| Resolution | 720x1650 pixels | 720x1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max brightness | 420 nits | n/a |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.6 % | 82 % |
| sRGB gamut | 95.1 % | n/a |
| Response time | 40 ms | n/a |
| Contrast | 1314:1 | n/a |
Design & Build
| Height | 168.3 mm (6.63 in) | 164 mm (6.46 in) |
| Width | 76.3 mm (3 in) | 75.9 mm (2.99 in) |
| Thickness | 8.32 mm (0.33 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Water resistance | No | No |
| Back panel | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | - Black - Blue - Green |
- Black - Blue - Red |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes In-Button | No |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | Mediatek MT6739W |
| Max Frequency | 2200 MHz | 1500 MHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 (4 + 4) | 4 (4) |
| Architecture | - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53) - 4/2.2 (Cortex-A53) |
4/1.5 (Cortex-A53) |
| Process | TSMC | TSMC |
| Transistor Size | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Neural Processor | No | No |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8100 |
| GPU Cores | 32 | 8 |
| GPU Frequency | 680 MHz | 570 MHz |
| FLOPS | 43.5 GFLOPS | 9.1 GFLOPS |
| Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | 230 | 470 |
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 840 | 1525 |
| CPU | 55340 | 50286 |
| GPU | 10749 | 6591 |
| Memory | 42864 | 34538 |
| UX | 45030 | 39957 |
| NanoReview Score | 153983 | 131372 |
Memory
| RAM Size | - 3 GB - 4 GB - 6 GB |
2 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 |
| Memory Frequency | 1600 MHz | 933 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 1 |
| Storage Capacity | - 64 GB - 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory Card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Software
| OS | Android 14 | Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 11) |
| OS Size | 19 GB | 9.4 GB |
| UI Skin | MIUI Go Edition | One UI Core 3.1 |
Battery
| Volume | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max Charging Power | 10 W | n/a |
| Battery Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | No | No |
| Fast Charging | No | No |
| Full Charge Time | 2:40 h | n/a |
Main camera
| Matrix | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Photo resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K Recording | No | No |
| 4K Recording | No | No |
| 1080p Recording | Yes (Up to 30 fps) | Yes (Up to 30 fps) |
| Slow Motion | No | No |
| Lenses count | Standard: 8 MP Depth: 0.08 MP |
Standard: 13 MP Macro: 2 MP |
| Features | Bokeh effect | Bokeh effect |
| Matrix | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.9 |
| Pixel size | n/a | 1.12 μm |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Front camera
| Matrix | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Photo resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2560x1960 pixels |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.0 |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | No |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps |
| TOF 3D sensor | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-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 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE, A2DP |
| USB type | USB Type-C | Micro USB |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB Storage Mode |
| DisplayPort | No | n/a |
| GPS | - GPS - GLONASS - Beidou - Galileo |
- GPS - GLONASS |
| NFC* | No | No |
| Infrared Port | No | No |
| SIM Count* | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano | Nano |
| SIM Mode | Dual SIM Standby | Dual SIM Standby |
| eSIM Support * | No | No |
| Hybrid Slot | No | No |
| 2G Bands | GSM B2, B3, B5, B8 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800 |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA B1, B5, B8 | UMTS B1 (2100), B5(850), B8 (900) |
| LTE Bands* | LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28) | LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B38/B40/B41) |
| LTE category | 4 | 4 |
| 5G Support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
Other
| Class | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | February, 2024 yr | January, 2021 yr |
| Release Date | February, 2024 yr | January, 2021 yr |
| Launch Price ($) | 80 | 100 |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer - Ambient Light Sensor - Fingerprint sensor |
- Proximity Sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient Light Sensor |
| Charger Included | Yes 10 W | Yes 10 W |
Note
Xiaomi Redmi A3:
The smartphone in green color is 7 grams lighter than the others.
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