Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A3. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A3 which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A3
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11220 | Rs. 6999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is November 26, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G is Rs. 11220. The launch Date of the second phone is February 14, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A3 is Rs. 6999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A3's 6.71 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A3 has only 263 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A3 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G's ~ 83.4%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A3's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A3 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A3's 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A3's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 4G | Redmi A3 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 26, 2020 | February 14, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.3 x 162.3 x 9.6 mm | 76.3 x 168.3 x 8.32 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Olive Green, Midnight Black, Lake Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 263 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.4% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Brightness: 500 nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head: 0.839 W/kg, Body: 0.773 W/kg, Speaker : Mono | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) AI Lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR Mode, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Portrait Mode, Film Filters, Timelapse, Timed Burst, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Watermark, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |