Minimal Phone 2 vs Redmi A3
20Performance20
20Display35.2
21.8Camera20
29.4Battery38.8
33.3Features20
6 spec wins — Minimal Phone 22 spec wins — Redmi A3
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi A3 wins this phone face-off, 26.8 to 23.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and battery (+9). Minimal Phone 2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Minimal Phone 2
- Stronger features score: 33 vs 20
- 100% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 3 GB
- 100% higher Main camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi A3
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29
- 92% higher Screen size: 6.71 ″ vs 3.5 ″
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $89 vs $450
Display
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5 ″ | 6.71 ″+92% |
| Panel type | E-Ink | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 960x640 | 1650x720 |
| Pixel density | 300 ppi+12% | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 110,000Top 99% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+100% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/2.0 |
| Max video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 18 W+80% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 193 g |
| Thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |