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

Device key advantages
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

Available versions and configurations
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

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Samsung Galaxy A02
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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Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
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 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
357 nits
Samsung Galaxy A02
n/a
sRGB gamut95.1 %n/a
Response time40 msn/a
Contrast1314:1n/a

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
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
Xiaomi Redmi A3
84.6 %
Samsung Galaxy A02
82 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Samsung Galaxy A02 In benchmarks
Processor
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 v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
230
Samsung Galaxy A02
470
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
840
Samsung Galaxy A02
1525
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)230470
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)8401525
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi A3
153983
Samsung Galaxy A02
131372
CPU5534050286
GPU107496591
Memory4286434538
UX4503039957
NanoReview Score153983131372

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB
2 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR3
Memory Frequency 1600 MHz 933 MHz
Channels 2 1
Storage
Storage Capacity- 64 GB
- 128 GB
32 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

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
Main lens
Matrix8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/1.9
Pixel sizen/a1.12 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

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
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM B2, B3, B5, B8GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800
3G BandsWCDMA B1, B5, B8UMTS 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 category44
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos No Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Xiaomi Redmi A3
78.8 dB
Samsung Galaxy A02
n/a

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.

* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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