Xiaomi Redmi 3
#3955
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#3253Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Performance
56.865.0
Camera
19.144.8
Display
56.567.5
Battery
29.333.7
Build
94.216.5
Connectivity
47.650.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.342.6
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 3 features a compact build with an aluminum frame and a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 pixels, while the larger Xiaomi Redmi 9A has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 616 chipset, whereas the Redmi 9A utilizes a Helio G25, offering slightly better efficiency.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9A's camera has a wider aperture of f/2.2 and supports video recording at 60fps.
- The Redmi 3 has a 4100 mAh battery, while the Redmi 9A boasts a larger 5000 mAh capacity, both supporting 10W charging.
- The Redmi 3 runs on Android 5.1 with MIUI 7, while the Redmi 9A comes with Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, featuring a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
General
Release Date
2016
2020, June 30
Announced
2016
2020, June 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
144 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Classic Gold
Carbon Gray (Midnight Black), Sky Blue (Sea Blue), Ocean Green (Nature Green)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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 5.1 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity