Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Tecno Spark 8C

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi A3 Manufactured in February, 2024, with display 6.71 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G36, vs Tecno Spark 8C, Manufactured in February, 2022with chipsetUnisoc T606. 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 pixel density: 268ppi
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 8C
  • Lighter design: 193g vs 199g

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
- 2/64 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 4/64 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Tecno Spark 8C
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 comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 6.71 in 6.6 in
Resolution 720x1650 pixels 720x1612 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 268 ppi 267 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 420 nits 450 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 84.6 % 84.1 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
357 nits
Tecno Spark 8C
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) 164.57 mm (6.48 in)
Width 76.3 mm (3 in) 76 mm (2.99 in)
Thickness 8.32 mm (0.33 in) 8.95 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 199 g (7.02 oz) 193 g (6.81 oz)
Water resistance No IPX2
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Green
- Black
- Gray
- Green
- Purple
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi A3
84.6 %
Tecno Spark 8C
84.1 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Tecno Spark 8C In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G36 Unisoc T606
Max Frequency 2200 MHz 1600 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2.2 (Cortex-A53)
- 6/1.6 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/1.6 (Cortex-A75)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor No No
Graphics PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MP1
GPU Cores 32 32
GPU Frequency 680 MHz 650 MHz
FLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS 83.2 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
230
Tecno Spark 8C
499
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
840
Tecno Spark 8C
1540
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)230499
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)8401540
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi A3
153983
Tecno Spark 8C
224498
CPU5534078764
GPU1074922204
Memory4286459509
UX4503064021
NanoReview Score153983224498
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Xiaomi Redmi A3
n/a
Tecno Spark 8C
396
Stabilityn/a98 %
Graphics Testn/a2 fps
Graphics Scoren/a396
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Xiaomi Redmi A3
n/a
Tecno Spark 8C
7467
Writing scoren/a7592
Web scoren/a6908
Video editingn/a4874
Data manipulationn/a6030
NanoReview Scoren/a7467

Memory

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

Software

OS Android 14 Android 11
OS Size 19 GB n/a
UI Skin MIUI Go Edition HiOS 7.6

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 10 W 10 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging No No
Full Charge Time 2:40 h 2:50 h

Main camera

Matrix 8 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 4128x3096 pixels
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 No
Lenses count Standard: 8 MP
Depth: 0.08 MP
Standard: 13 MP
Depth
Features Bokeh effect Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/1.8
Focal lengthn/a27 mm
AutofocusPhase autofocusNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 5 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 2592x1944 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 n/a
Sensor CMOS CMOS
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
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
USB type USB Type-C Micro USB
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort No n/a
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- GPS
- Beidou
NFC* No Yes
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNon/a
2G BandsGSM B2, B3, B5, B8GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
3G BandsWCDMA B1, B5, B8UMTS 2100 / 900 MHz
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28)LTE (B3)/B40)/B1800(/B2300()
LTE category44
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Xiaomi Redmi A3
78.8 dB
Tecno Spark 8C
n/a

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced February, 2024 yr January, 2022 yr
Release Date February, 2024 yr February, 2022 yr
Launch Price ($) 80 110
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Fingerprint sensor
- Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Fingerprint 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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