Redmi 9C vs Redmi A3
20Performance20
20Display35.2
20.5Camera20
38.8Battery38.8
28Features20
3 spec wins — Redmi 9C4 spec wins — Redmi A3
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi A3 wins this phone face-off, 26.8 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 63% higher Main camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi A3
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 20
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $89 vs $119
Display
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.71 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1650x720 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 110,000Top 99% | 110,000Top 99% |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.0 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g+2% |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8.3 mm+8% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 9C | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |