Nokia C02 vs Xiaomi Redmi A2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia C02 and the Xiaomi Redmi A2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia C02 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Price | $419 | $389 |
| Our rating | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.45 in | 6.52 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 191 g | 192 g |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 |
Summary: Nokia C02 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi A2 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi A2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Nokia C02 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 5.45 inches | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 960 pixels (FWVGA+) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | — |
| Protection | — | Scratch-resistant glass (unspecified) |
Platform
| Nokia C02 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 12 (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9832E quad-core 1.4 GHz | MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Unspecified | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Nokia C02 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, expandable up to 256GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB eMMC 5.1 | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
| RAM | 2GB | — |
Main Camera
| Nokia C02 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) + 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens) |
| Features | LED flash, Portrait mode, Time-lapse | Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia C02 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | Face Unlock | — |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Nokia C02 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Po 3000 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 5W wired | 10W wired |
Body
| Nokia C02 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 148.7 x 71.2 x 10 mm | 164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 191 g | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build | 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) |
| Durability | Splash and dust resistant (IP52 rated) | — |
Comms
| Nokia C02 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I, GALILEO E1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Nokia C02 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, February 23 | 2023, March 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May | Available. Released 2023, March 24 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia C02 or Xiaomi Redmi A2?
Xiaomi Redmi A2 — 3,000 mAh for the Nokia C02 versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi A2.
Which is lighter, Nokia C02 or Xiaomi Redmi A2?
Nokia C02 — 191 g for the Nokia C02 versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Redmi A2.
Which is newer, Nokia C02 or Xiaomi Redmi A2?
Xiaomi Redmi A2 — Feb 2023 for the Nokia C02 versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi A2.
Is the Nokia C02 or the Xiaomi Redmi A2 rated higher?
We rate the Nokia C02 4/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi A2 6/10.
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