Xiaomi Redmi Go vs ZTE Blade A3 (2020)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi Go and the ZTE Blade A3 (2020), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Redmi Go | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.45 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 137 g | 160 g |
| Released | Feb 2019 | Mar 2020 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Go is ahead on our rating, battery, weight (lower is lighter). ZTE Blade A3 (2020) is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Go is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Xiaomi Redmi Go | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.45 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1440 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Features | 380 nits typical brightness, capacitive, multi-touch, scratch resistant | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 ratio |
| PPI | — | ~295 ppi density |
Platform
| Xiaomi Redmi Go | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) | Android 9.0 Pie (Go Edition) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) | Spreadtrum SC9832E |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Mali-T820 MP1 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Redmi Go | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Internal Storage | 8GB or 16GB | 32GB |
| Card Slot | Dedicated microSDXC (supports up to 128GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot, expandable up to 128GB) |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi Go | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
| Features | f/2.0 aperture, LED flash, HDR, autofocus, scene recognition, real-time filters | LED flash, Digital zoom, Autofocus, Touch focus, Panorama, HDR, Face detection |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Unspecified |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi Go | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.8 |
| Features | f/2.2 aperture, Auto HDR, HD Calling support, beauty mode | Screen flash |
| Video | 720p | Unspecified |
Battery
| Xiaomi Redmi Go | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh |
| Charging | 5W wired (5V/1A) | 5W wired |
Body
| Xiaomi Redmi Go | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.35 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in) | 146.1 x 70.9 x 9.5 mm (5.75 x 2.79 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 137 g (4.83 oz) | 160 g (5.64 oz) |
| Build | Polycarbonate unibody construction, plastic back | Plastic body |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) with a dedicated microSD slot | — |
Comms
| Xiaomi Redmi Go | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS |
Launch
| Xiaomi Redmi Go | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Announced | January 2019 | 2020, March |
| Status | Available. Released February 2019. | Available. Released 2020, March |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi Redmi Go or ZTE Blade A3 (2020)?
Xiaomi Redmi Go — 3,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Go versus 2,600 mAh for the ZTE Blade A3 (2020).
Which is lighter, Xiaomi Redmi Go or ZTE Blade A3 (2020)?
Xiaomi Redmi Go — 137 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Go versus 160 g for the ZTE Blade A3 (2020).
Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi Go or ZTE Blade A3 (2020)?
ZTE Blade A3 (2020) — Feb 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Go versus Mar 2020 for the ZTE Blade A3 (2020).
Is the Xiaomi Redmi Go or the ZTE Blade A3 (2020) rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Redmi Go 7/10 and the ZTE Blade A3 (2020) 4/10.
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