Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Xiaomi Poco C40

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi A3 Manufactured in February, 2024, with display 6.71 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G36, vs Xiaomi Poco C40, Manufactured in July, 2022 with chipsetJLQ JR510. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A3
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
  • Lighter design: 199g vs 204g
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Poco C40
  • Higher battery capacity: 6000mAh vs 5000mAh

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
- 4/32 GB
- 4/64 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Xiaomi Poco C40
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 6.71 in
Resolution 720x1650 pixels 720x1650 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 268 ppi 268 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 420 nits 400 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 84.6 % 83.7 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
357 nits
Xiaomi Poco C40
447 nits
sRGB gamut95.1 %93.1 %
Response time40 ms34 ms
Contrast1314:11170:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 168.3 mm (6.63 in) 169.59 mm (6.68 in)
Width 76.3 mm (3 in) 76.56 mm (3.01 in)
Thickness 8.32 mm (0.33 in) 9.18 mm (0.36 in)
Weight 199 g (7.02 oz) 204 g (7.2 oz)
Water resistance No IP52
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Green
- Black
- Green
- Yellow
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi A3
84.6 %
Xiaomi Poco C40
83.7 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Xiaomi Poco C40 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G36 JLQ JR510
Max Frequency 2200 MHz 2000 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) n/a
Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2.2 (Cortex-A53)
n/a
Process TSMC n/a
Transistor Size 12 nm n/a
Neural Processor No n/a
Graphics PowerVR GE8320 n/a
GPU Cores 32 n/a
GPU Frequency 680 MHz n/a
FLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS n/a
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
230
Xiaomi Poco C40
217
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
840
Xiaomi Poco C40
797
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)230217
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)840797
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi A3
153983
Xiaomi Poco C40
160779
CPU5534052804
GPU1074916776
Memory4286454670
UX4503036529
NanoReview Score153983160779

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB
- 3 GB
- 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1600 MHz n/a
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 64 GB
- 128 GB
- 32 GB
- 64 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 14 Android 11
OS Size 19 GB 12 GB
UI Skin MIUI Go Edition MIUI 13 for POCO

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 (50% in 60 min)
Full Charge Time 2:40 h 4:00 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Xiaomi Redmi A3
n/a
Xiaomi Poco C40
27:32
Web Browsingn/a11:04 h
Video Playbackn/a14:58 h
Gamesn/a06:25 h
Standby Moden/a141 h

Main camera

Matrix 8 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels n/a
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
Depth: 2 MP
Features Bokeh effect - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/2.2
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 5 MP 5 MP
Photo resolution 2592x1944 pixels 2592x1944 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
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 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
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
DisplayPort No n/a
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
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, B8GSM 2, 3, 5, 8
3G BandsWCDMA B1, B5, B8WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 8
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)
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
Xiaomi Poco C40
80.1 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced February, 2024 yr July, 2022 yr
Release Date February, 2024 yr July, 2022 yr
Launch Price ($) 80 149
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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