Redmi 9 vs Redmi A3
20Performance20
29.6Display35.2
20.5Camera20
39Battery38.8
28Features20
8 spec wins — Redmi 94 spec wins — Redmi A3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 9 scores 26.6 against 26.8 for Redmi A3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi A3 edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 136% higher AnTuTu 10: 260,000 vs 110,000
- 80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W
- 63% higher Main camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi A3
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $89 vs $149
Display
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.71 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1650x720 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+47% | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 260,000+136%Top 96% | 110,000Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 410Top 97% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,320Top 97% | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+80% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g+3% |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.3 mm+9% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 9 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |