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Xiaomi Poco C40 vs Xiaomi Redmi A3

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Xiaomi Poco C40
Xiaomi

Xiaomi Poco C40

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Xiaomi Redmi A3
Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi A3

23,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Even

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Xiaomi Poco C40

Faster charging

Xiaomi Poco C40

Higher-resolution camera

Xiaomi Poco C40

Better display

Xiaomi Redmi A3

Lighter body

Xiaomi Redmi A3

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
Size (inches)6.716.71
Panel TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution Height16501650
Resolution Width720720
Refresh Rate—90
Peak Brightness400500
PPI268268
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body8282.9

Platform

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G57 MC1PowerVR GE8320
Chipset NameJLQ JR510Mediatek Helio G36
Process (nm)1112
OS NameAndroidAndroid
UI SkinMIUI 13—
OS Version1114

Memory

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
Card SlotmicroSDXCmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Variants32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR
Count22
Depth2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)—
Lens—0.08 MP
Wide13 MP, f/2.2, (wide)8 MP, f/2, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
FeaturesHDR—
Count11
Lens5 MP, f/2.25 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Battery

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
Capacity (mAh)60005000
ChemistryLi-Po—
Wired Charging (W)1810

Body

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
Build—Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Height (mm)169.6168.3
Thickness (mm)9.28.3
Weight (g)204193
Width (mm)76.676.3

Launch

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
Announced2022, June 062024, February 14
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, June 17Available. Released 2024, February 23

Network

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100HSDPA 850, 900, 2100
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
TechnologyGSM, HSPA, LTEGSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
Bluetooth55.4
infrared portYes—
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioFM radioFM radio
USB TypeType-CType-C
USB Version2.02.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5

Sound

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
3.5mm JackYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes

Features

SpecXiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Redmi A3
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Xiaomi Poco C40 and Xiaomi Redmi A3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Xiaomi Poco C40 packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Xiaomi Poco C40 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

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