Nokia 2.3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia 2.3 and the Xiaomi Redmi 7A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia 2.3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 400 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 5.45 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 183 g | 165 g |
| Released | Dec 2019 | Jul 2019 |
Summary: Nokia 2.3 is ahead on storage (max), screen size. Xiaomi Redmi 7A is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Nokia 2.3 and Xiaomi Redmi 7A are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Nokia 2.3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 95.9 cm2 (~80.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.45 inches, 76.7 cm2 (~74.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density) | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density) |
| Protection | 2.5D curved glass (no specific glass protection mentioned) | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
Platform
| Nokia 2.3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11 (Android One) | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 @ 660 MHz | Adreno 505 |
Memory
| Nokia 2.3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 400 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Nokia 2.3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm, AF + 2 MP, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night mode | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 12 MP (Global) or 13 MP (India), f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia 2.3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Nokia 2.3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W standard charging | 10W wired |
Body
| Nokia 2.3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.7 x 75.4 x 8.7 mm (6.21 x 2.97 x 0.34 in) | 146.3 x 70.4 x 9.6 mm (5.76 x 2.77 x 0.38 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | — | Splash resistant |
Comms
| Nokia 2.3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio (headset required) | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Nokia 2.3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7A |
|---|
| Announced | December 2019 | 2019, May |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, December 19 | Available. Released 2019, July 04 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Nokia 2.3 or Xiaomi Redmi 7A?
Xiaomi Redmi 7A — 2 GB for the Nokia 2.3 versus 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Which is lighter, Nokia 2.3 or Xiaomi Redmi 7A?
Xiaomi Redmi 7A — 183 g for the Nokia 2.3 versus 165 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Which is newer, Nokia 2.3 or Xiaomi Redmi 7A?
Nokia 2.3 — Dec 2019 for the Nokia 2.3 versus Jul 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Is the Nokia 2.3 or the Xiaomi Redmi 7A rated higher?
We rate the Nokia 2.3 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 7A 6/10.
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