REDMI A3 vs REDMI A2
The REDMI A3 scores 4.2 in our rating, and the REDMI A2 scores 4.0. The REDMI A3 leads in display, performance and design, while the REDMI A2 is ahead in software support. The REDMI A3 is the newer phone, announced Feb 14, 2024.
Key differences
Why choose the REDMI A3
- Bigger screen 6.71 inches vs 6.52 inches
- Higher refresh rate 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Newer model Feb 14, 2024 vs Mar 24, 2023
- More RAM 3 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB vs 2 GB / 3 GB / 4 GB
- More storage 64 GB / 128 GB vs 32 GB / 64 GB
- Thinner 8.3 mm vs 9.09 mm
Why choose the REDMI A2
- Sharper display 269 ppi vs 268 ppi
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Spec
REDMI A3REDMI A2
Overall
4.2
4.0
Display
4.6
4.3
Performance
3.2
3.0
Camera
3.4
3.3
Battery
3.8
3.7
Design
6.4
5.0
Software support
4.3
5.0
Value for money
6.0 est.
6.0 est.
Display
Spec
REDMI A3REDMI A2
Size
6.71 inches
6.52 inches
Type
LCD, Dot Drop display
LCD
Resolution
720 × 1650 px
720 × 1600 px
Pixel density
268 ppi
269 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz
60 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
500 nits
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Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
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Performance
Cameras
Spec
REDMI A3REDMI A2
Main camera
8 MP, f/2
8 MP, f/2
Optical stabilization
✕ No
—
Rear cameras
2
2
Rear video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Front camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
REDMI A3REDMI A2
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
10 W
10 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
—
Charger in box
—
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
REDMI A3REDMI A2
Dimensions
168.4 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
164.9 × 76.75 × 9.09 mm
Thickness
8.3 mm
9.09 mm
Weight
—
192 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
—
Plastic
Back
Glass
Plastic
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
None
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Midnight Black, Forest Green, Star Blue
Black, Light Blue, Light Green
Connectivity and features
Spec
REDMI A3REDMI A2
5G
✕ No
✕ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
USB
—
Micro-USB
NFC
✕ No
✕ No
3.5 mm jack
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✕ No
✕ No
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
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Software
Spec
REDMI A3REDMI A2
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 12 (Go edition)
OS updates
2 years
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Security updates
3 years
3 years
Launch and price
Spec
REDMI A3REDMI A2
Announced
Feb 14, 2024
Mar 24, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
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