Nokia C3 (2020) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia C3 (2020) and the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia C3 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,040 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.99 in | 6.53 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 196 g |
| Released | Aug 2020 | Jul 2020 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi 9A is ahead on battery, ram (max), storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 9A is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Nokia C3 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 5.99 inches | 6.53 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Protection | Glass front | Not specified |
Platform
| Nokia C3 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| OS | Android 10 | Android 10, MIUI 12 (upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5) |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | IMG8322 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Nokia C3 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Nokia C3 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, AF | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia C3 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Nokia C3 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 3040 mAh | Li-Po |
| Charging | 5W wired | 10W wired |
| Capacity | — | 5000 mAh, non-removable |
Body
| Nokia C3 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 77 x 8.7 mm (6.30 x 3.03 x 0.34 in) | 164.9 x 77.07 x 9.0 mm |
| Weight | 184.5 g (6.53 oz) | 196 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | Nordic Blue, Sand Gold | — |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Comms
| Nokia C3 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | — | No |
Launch
| Nokia C3 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, August 04 | 2020, June 30 |
| Released | 2020, August 13 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2020, July 07 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia C3 (2020) or Xiaomi Redmi 9A?
Xiaomi Redmi 9A — 3,040 mAh for the Nokia C3 (2020) versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 9A.
Which has more RAM, Nokia C3 (2020) or Xiaomi Redmi 9A?
Xiaomi Redmi 9A — 3 GB for the Nokia C3 (2020) versus 4 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 9A.
Which is newer, Nokia C3 (2020) or Xiaomi Redmi 9A?
Nokia C3 (2020) — Aug 2020 for the Nokia C3 (2020) versus Jul 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi 9A.
Is the Nokia C3 (2020) or the Xiaomi Redmi 9A rated higher?
We rate the Nokia C3 (2020) 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9A 6/10.
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