Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C
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Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi A3 Manufactured in February, 2024, with display 6.71 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G36, vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C, Manufactured in September, 2020 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G35. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device
Key Differences
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A3
- Larger display: 6.71in
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
- Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5
- Includes charger
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 9C
- Higher pixel density: 269ppi
- Lighter design: 196g vs 199g
Versions
| Memory Options | - 2/64 GB - 3/64 GB - 3/128 GB - 4/64 GB - 4/128 GB - 6/128 GB |
- 2/32 GB - 2/64 GB - 3/32 GB - 3/64 GB - 3/128 GB - 4/128 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 | 6.53 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 % |
| sRGB gamut | 95.1 % | 92.9 % |
| PWM (Flicker) | n/a | 17120 Hz |
| Response time | 40 ms | 47 ms |
| Contrast | 1314:1 | 881:1 |
Design & Build
| 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) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Water resistance | No | No |
| Back panel | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | - Black - Blue - Green |
- Gray - Blue - Green - Purple |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes In-Button | Yes rear |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Max Frequency | 2200 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53) - 4/2.2 (Cortex-A53) |
- 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53) - 4/2.3 (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 | 680 MHz |
| FLOPS | 43.5 GFLOPS | 43.5 GFLOPS |
| Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | 230 | 479 |
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 840 | 1522 |
| CPU | 55340 | 54580 |
| GPU | 10749 | 17708 |
| Memory | 42864 | 37174 |
| UX | 45030 | 32494 |
| NanoReview Score | 153983 | 141956 |
Memory
| RAM Size | - 3 GB - 4 GB - 6 GB |
- 2 GB - 3 GB - 4 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Frequency | 1600 MHz | n/a |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage Capacity | - 64 GB - 128 GB | - 32 GB - 64 GB - 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory Card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Software
| OS | Android 14 | Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 11) |
| OS Size | 19 GB | 18 GB |
| UI Skin | MIUI Go Edition | MIUI 12 |
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 | 2:59 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 Macro: 2 MP |
| Features | Bokeh effect | Bokeh effect |
| Matrix | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | n/a | 28 mm |
| Sensor size | n/a | 1/3.1 |
| Pixel size | n/a | 1.12 μm |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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 |
- Dual Band - 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 | Yes |
| Infrared Port | No | No |
| 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 | GSM B2/3/5/8 |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA B1, B5, B8 | WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8 |
| LTE Bands* | LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28) | LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20) |
| LTE category | 4 | 4 |
| 5G Support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Other
| Class | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | February, 2024 yr | June, 2020 yr |
| Release Date | February, 2024 yr | September, 2020 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 | n/a |
Note
Xiaomi Redmi A3:
The smartphone in green color is 7 grams lighter than the others.
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