Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Tecno Spark 40C
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Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi A3 Manufactured in February, 2024, with display 6.71 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G36, vs Tecno Spark 40C, Manufactured in August, 2025 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device
Key Differences
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A3
- Larger display: 6.71in
- Higher pixel density: 268ppi
- Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5.3
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 40C
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
- Lighter design: 190g vs 199g
- Higher battery capacity: 6000mAh vs 5000mAh
- Supports Dolby Atmos
- Infrared port
Versions
| Memory Options | - 2/64 GB - 3/64 GB - 3/128 GB - 4/64 GB - 4/128 GB - 6/128 GB |
- 4/128 GB - 8/128 GB - 8/256 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 | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.71 in | 6.67 in |
| Resolution | 720x1650 pixels | 720x1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi | 263 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max brightness | 420 nits | n/a |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.6 % | 84.2 % |
| 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) | 165.6 mm (6.52 in) |
| Width | 76.3 mm (3 in) | 77 mm (3.03 in) |
| Thickness | 8.32 mm (0.33 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 190 g (6.7 oz) |
| Water resistance | No | IP64 |
| Back panel | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | - Black - Blue - Green |
- White - Black - Gray - Blue |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes In-Button | Yes, In-Button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Max Frequency | 2200 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53) - 4/2.2 (Cortex-A53) |
- 6/1.7 (Cortex-A55) - 2/2 (Cortex-A75) |
| Process | TSMC | TSMC |
| Transistor Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Neural Processor | No | Yes |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU Cores | 32 | 48 |
| GPU Frequency | 680 MHz | 820 MHz |
| FLOPS | 43.5 GFLOPS | 78.7 GFLOPS |
| Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | 230 | 444 |
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 840 | 1372 |
| CPU | 55340 | 76856 |
| GPU | 10749 | 35386 |
| Memory | 42864 | 64168 |
| UX | 45030 | 69127 |
| NanoReview Score | 153983 | 245537 |
Memory
| RAM Size | - 3 GB - 4 GB - 6 GB |
4 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Frequency | 1600 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage Capacity | - 64 GB - 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory Card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Software
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Size | 19 GB | n/a |
| UI Skin | MIUI Go Edition | HIOS 15.1 |
Battery
| Volume | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Max Charging Power | 10 W | 18 W |
| Battery Type | Li-ion | Li-Po |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | No | No |
| Fast Charging | No | Yes |
| Full Charge Time | 2:40 h | n/a |
Main camera
| Matrix | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Photo resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | n/a |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | Dual 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 | n/a |
| Lenses count | Standard: 8 MP Depth: 0.08 MP |
Standard: 13 MP Depth |
| Features | Bokeh effect | - Bokeh effect - Pro mode |
| Matrix | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | n/a | 27 mm |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Front camera
| Matrix | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Photo resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | n/a |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | n/a |
| 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 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 version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | - GPS - GLONASS - Beidou - Galileo |
- GPS - GLONASS - Galileo |
| NFC* | No | Varies by region |
| Infrared Port | No | Yes |
| 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 | n/a |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA B1, B5, B8 | n/a |
| LTE Bands* | LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28) | n/a |
| LTE category | 4 | n/a |
| 5G Support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | n/a |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
Other
| Class | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | February, 2024 yr | July, 2025 yr |
| Release Date | February, 2024 yr | August, 2025 yr |
| Launch Price ($) | 80 | n/a |
| MSRP ($) | n/a | 100 |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer - Ambient Light Sensor - Fingerprint sensor |
- Proximity Sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient Light Sensor - Compass - Fingerprint sensor |
| Charger Included | Yes 10 W | Yes, 45 W |
Note
Xiaomi Redmi A3:
The smartphone in green color is 7 grams lighter than the others.
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Attention!
Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.
Results
After analyzing the data, we consider Tecno Spark 40C the clear winner in this comparison.
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