Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Tecno Spark Go 2024
40
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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 Tecno Spark Go 2024, which is powered by Unisoc T606 and came out 3 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi A3
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
- More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 13
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark Go 2024
- 86% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (339K versus 182K)
- Stereo speakers
- 68% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 386 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
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Value for money (Beta)
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.71 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1650 pixels | 720 x 1612 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 268 ppi | 267 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits | 450 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.6% | 85% |
| 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) | 163.69 mm (6.44 inches) |
| Width | 76.3 mm (3 inches) | 75.6 mm (2.98 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.32 mm (0.33 inches) | 8.55 mm (0.34 inches) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 190 g (6.7 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green | White, Black, Gold, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc T606 |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 1600 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 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| L3 cache | - | 1 MB |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | No | No |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| GPU shading units | 32 | 32 |
| GPU clock | 680 MHz | 650 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~43.5 GFLOPS | ~41.6 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
| Single-core score | 230 | 386 |
| Multi-core score | 840 | 1386 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 71673 | 139317 |
| GPU | 12359 | 15682 |
| Memory | 65723 | 96914 |
| UX | 33037 | 88053 |
| Total score | 182792 | 339966 |
| Samples | [2 tests] | [4 tests] |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 4872 | 7385 |
| Video editing | 3243 | 4300 |
| Photo editing | 8672 | 15289 |
| Data manipulation | 3611 | 5812 |
| Writing score | 4700 | 8319 |
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% |
Tecno Spark Go 2024
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-02-24 (Mirey) | AnTuTu | 341983 |
| π 2026-01-14 -> Hype | AnTuTu | 339966 |
| π 2025-12-02 (anon) | AnTuTu | 320733 |
| π 2025-09-22 -> bandy | CPU Throttle | 88% |
| π 2025-09-20 (bandy) | AnTuTu | 325846 |
Memory
| RAM size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1600 MHz | 1600 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 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15) | Android 13 |
| ROM | MIUI Go Edition | HIOS 13 |
| OS size | 19 GB | - |
| OS updates | 2 years | - |
| Security updates | 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 | - |
Main camera
| Matrix | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 | - |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | Dual 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 - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.9 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 | - |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | - |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | No |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) 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 - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | - |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, 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 | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | February 2024 | November 2023 |
| Release date | February 2024 | December 2023 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $80 | $85 |
| Successor | - Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G | - Tecno Spark Go 2025 |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Fingerprint |
- Accelerometer - 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, and software are more important to you, then choose the Xiaomi Redmi A3. But if the performance and sound are more of a priority β go for the Tecno Spark Go 2024.
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