Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A

40 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi A3
VS
36 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi A3 Manufactured in February, 2024, with display 6.71 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G36, vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A, Manufactured in August, 2020with chipsetMediaTek Helio G25. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A3
  • Larger display: 6.71in
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5
  • Includes charger
  • Fingerprint scanner
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 9A
  • Higher pixel density: 269ppi
  • Lighter design: 194g 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		 - 2/32 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A
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
Smartphones:
Xiaomi Redmi A3
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 6.71 in 6.53 in
Resolution 720x1650 pixels 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 268 ppi 269 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 % 81.1 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
357 nits
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
434 nits
sRGB gamut95.1 %92.9 %
Response time40 ms40 ms
Contrast1314:11318:1
Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi A3], [Xiaomi Redmi 9A]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 168.3 mm (6.63 in) 164.9 mm (6.49 in)
Width 76.3 mm (3 in) 77 mm (3.03 in)
Thickness 8.32 mm (0.33 in) 9 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 199 g (7.02 oz) 194 g (6.84 oz)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Green		 - Gray
- Blue
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button No
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi A3
84.6 %
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
81.1 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Xiaomi Redmi 9A In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Helio G25
Max Frequency 2200 MHz 2000 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2.2 (Cortex-A53)		 - 4/1.5 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2 (Cortex-A53)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor No No
Graphics PowerVR GE8320 PowerVR GE8320
GPU Cores 32 32
GPU Frequency 680 MHz 650 MHz
FLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS 41.8 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
230
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
472
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi A3
840
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
1524
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)230472
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)8401524
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi A3
153983
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
125125
CPU5534050728
GPU1074916844
Memory4286428611
UX4503028942
NanoReview Score153983125125

Memory

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

Software

OS Android 14 Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 11)
OS Size 19 GB 11 GB
UI Skin MIUI Go Edition MIUI 12.5 Enhanced

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 2:55 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Xiaomi Redmi A3
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
24:07
Web Browsingn/a10:08 h
Video Playbackn/a13:37 h
Gamesn/a05:37 h
Standby Moden/a118 h

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
Features Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/2.2
Focal lengthn/a28 mm
Pixel sizen/a1 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 5 MP 5 MP
Photo resolution 2592x1944 pixels 2560x1960 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
Sensor CMOS CMOS
Pixel size n/a 1.12 μm
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
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.4 5
Bluetooth features LE LE, HID, A2DP
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
- 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 B2/3/5/8
3G BandsWCDMA B1, B5, B8WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28)
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 Redmi 9A
76.5 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced February, 2024 yr June, 2020 yr
Release Date February, 2024 yr August, 2020 yr
Launch Price ($) 80 100
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
Charger Included Yes 10 W n/a

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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