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.

Nokia 2.3 smartphone

Nokia 2.3

From $415
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VS
Xiaomi Redmi 7A smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 7A

From $48
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Head to head

Nokia 2.3Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Price$415$48
Our rating6/106/10
Battery4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Wired charging10W10W
RAM (max)2 GB3 GB
Storage (max)400 GB32 GB
Screen size6.2 in5.45 in
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)183 g165 g
ReleasedDec 2019Jul 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? Specs are close to an even split here, so Xiaomi Redmi 7A is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.

Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.

Display

Nokia 2.3Xiaomi Redmi 7A
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.2 inches, 95.9 cm2 (~80.7% screen-to-body ratio)5.45 inches, 76.7 cm2 (~74.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
Protection2.5D curved glass (no specific glass protection mentioned)Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Platform

Nokia 2.3Xiaomi Redmi 7A
OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11 (Android One)Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
ChipsetMediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320 @ 660 MHzAdreno 505

Memory

Nokia 2.3Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 400 GBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB 2GB RAM16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM

Main Camera

Nokia 2.3Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Dual13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm, AF + 2 MP, (depth)—
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama, Night modeLED flash, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Single—12 MP (Global) or 13 MP (India), f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF

Selfie Camera

Nokia 2.3Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Single5 MP, f/2.45 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 1.12µm
FeaturesHDRHDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Nokia 2.3Xiaomi Redmi 7A
TypeLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging10W standard charging10W wired

Body

Nokia 2.3Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Dimensions157.7 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)
Weight183 g (6.46 oz)165 g (5.82 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Protection—Splash resistant

Comms

Nokia 2.3Xiaomi Redmi 7A
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE4.2, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS—
NFCNo—
RadioFM radio (headset required)FM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-GomicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Launch

Nokia 2.3Xiaomi Redmi 7A
AnnouncedDecember 20192019, May
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, December 19Available. 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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