Realme C3 (3 cameras)
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Xiaomi Redmi 8A
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Realme C3 (3 cameras)
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Performance
68.565.7
Camera
29.928.4
Display
69.867.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
71.889.1
Connectivity
52.750.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.445.6
Summary
- The Realme C3 features a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.22-inch display of the Xiaomi Redmi 8A, both offering similar resolutions and refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Realme C3 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G70 chipset, while the Redmi 8A utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, with both devices having comparable RAM options.
- The camera systems are similar, with both offering a 12 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 8A has an advantage with an 8 MP selfie camera versus the 5 MP on the C3.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi 8A supports faster 18W charging compared to the 10W of the C3.
- The Realme C3 runs on Android 10 with Realme UI, while the Redmi 8A initially comes with Android 9.0 but is upgradable to Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- In terms of build quality, the C3 has Gorilla Glass 3, while the Redmi 8A features the more durable Gorilla Glass 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C3 (3 cameras)
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
General
Release Date
2020, February 19
2019, September 30
Announced
2020, February 19
2019, September 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.22"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CB Helio G70 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
Mali-G52 2EEMC2
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wiredReverse wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight
195 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Frozen Blue, Blazing Red
Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.48 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass