Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Realme Note 50
40
out of 100
VS
37
out of 100
Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.71-inch Xiaomi Redmi A3 (with MediaTek Helio G36) that was released on February 14, 2024, against the Realme Note 50, which is powered by Unisoc Tiger T612. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Select the amount of RAM to evaluate performance and value for money more precisely
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi A3
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
- The front-facing camera can record video at 1080p
Reasons to consider the Realme Note 50
- Water-resistant body (IP54 classification)
- 2x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (364K versus 182K)
- Has 50% more RAM: 3GB versus 2GB
- 87% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 430 and 230 points
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
Select your primary usage scenario to get a more accurate NanoReview Score
Value for money (Beta)
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.71 inches | 6.74 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1650 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 268 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits | 560 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Touch sampling rate | - | 180 Hz |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.6% | 85.6% |
| Display features | - | - DCI-P3 |
| RGB color space | 95.1% | - |
| PWM | Not detected | - |
| Response time | 40 ms | - |
| Contrast | 1314:1 | - |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 168.3 mm (6.63 inches) | 167.2 mm (6.58 inches) |
| Width | 76.3 mm (3 inches) | 76.7 mm (3.02 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.32 mm (0.33 inches) | 7.99 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | IP54 |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
| Repairability | - | Good (3.37/5) |
| Drop resistance | - | Excellent (A) Β· 270 drops |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc Tiger T612 |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53 - 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53 |
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | No | - |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| GPU shading units | 32 | 32 |
| GPU clock | 680 MHz | 650 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~43.5 GFLOPS | ~39.3 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
| Compute Score (GPU) | - | 451 |
| Single-core score | 230 | 430 |
| Multi-core score | 840 | 1390 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 71673 | 151000 |
| GPU | 12359 | 16434 |
| Memory | 65723 | 91346 |
| UX | 33037 | 105247 |
| Total score | 182792 | 364027 |
| Samples | [2 tests] | [3 tests] |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 4872 | 7807 |
| Video editing | 3243 | 4323 |
| Photo editing | 8672 | 15578 |
| Data manipulation | 3611 | 5625 |
| Writing score | 4700 | 9656 |
Recent User Tests
Xiaomi Redmi A3
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-08-18 (Lutfi) | AnTuTu | 182792 |
| π 2026-02-13 (Redminovechh) | AnTuTu | 164708 |
| π 2025-08-29 (Honor 8S user) | CPU Throttle | 100% |
Realme Note 50
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-06-29 (Shammz) | GeekBench CPU | 430 / 1390 |
| π 2026-06-29 (Shammz) | AnTuTu | 364027 |
| π 2026-06-29 (Shammz) | GeekBench CPU | 430 / 1390 |
| π 2026-06-29 (Shammz) | AnTuTu | 364027 |
| π 2026-01-20 (ROKO RUSTEM KAZAKHSTAN) | AnTuTu | 341088 |
Memory
| RAM size | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1600 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 2048 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15) | Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 15) |
| ROM | MIUI Go Edition | Realme UI T |
| OS size | 19 GB | - |
| OS updates | 2 years | 2 years |
| Security updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | No | No |
| Full charging time | 2:40 hr | - |
| Battery cycles | - | 800 cycles |
Main camera
| Matrix | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 | - |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | No | - |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 8 MP 2) Depth |
1) Standard: 13 MP 2) Depth |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode | - Bokeh mode |
| Image resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length | - | 25 mm |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 | - |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length | - | 27 mm |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 720p at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode |
| DisplayPort | No | - |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | Depends on the region | No |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat* | 4 | 7 |
| 5G support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | February 2024 | January 2024 |
| Release date | February 2024 | January 2024 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $80 | $110 |
| Successor | - Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G | - Realme Note 70 |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 10 W | Yes, 10 W |
Further details
Notes on Redmi A3:
- The smartphone in green color is 7 grams lighter than the others.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the camera, battery life, software, and sound are more important to you, then choose the Xiaomi Redmi A3. But if the performance and design are more of a priority β go for the Realme Note 50.
Cast your vote
Total votes: 235
