Realme C30s vs Xiaomi Redmi A1

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C30s and the Xiaomi Redmi A1, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Realme C30s smartphone

Realme C30s

From Rs. 37,900
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VS
Xiaomi Redmi A1 smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi A1

From Rs. 25,990
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Head to head

Realme C30sXiaomi Redmi A1
PriceRs. 37,900Rs. 25,990
Our rating6/104/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10W10W
RAM (max)4 GB3 GB
Storage (max)64 GB32 GB
Screen size6.5 in6.52 in
Main camera8 MP8 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)186 g192 g
ReleasedSep 2022Sep 2022
Summary: Realme C30s is ahead on our rating, ram (max), storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi A1 is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Realme C30s is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi A1 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Realme C30sXiaomi Redmi A1
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Size6.5 inches6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
Aspect ratio20:9—
Pixel density~270 ppi—
Protection—Scratch-resistant display

Platform

Realme C30sXiaomi Redmi A1
OSAndroid 12 (Go Edition), Realme UI GoAndroid 12 (Go edition), with a lightweight MIUI interface
ChipsetUnisoc SC9863A1 (28nm)MediaTek Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUIMG8322PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Realme C30sXiaomi Redmi A1
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 1TB
Internal32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (LPDDR4X + eMMC 5.1)

Main Camera

Realme C30sXiaomi Redmi A1
Single8 MP, (wide), AF—
FeaturesHDR, Panorama, Beauty, Filter, Timelapse, Expert, Super NightLED flash, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Dual—8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.08 MP (QVGA) auxiliary lens

Selfie Camera

Realme C30sXiaomi Redmi A1
Single5 MP, (wide)5 MP, f/2.2
FeaturesHDR—
Video720p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Realme C30sXiaomi Redmi A1
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging10W wired10W wired

Body

Realme C30sXiaomi Redmi A1
Dimensions164.2 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)
Weight186 g192 g (6.77 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic backGlass front, plastic back (leather-like texture), plastic frame
ColorsStripe Blue, Stripe Black—
SIM—Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Realme C30sXiaomi Redmi A1
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot (no 5GHz support)
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS (A-GPS, Network Location)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTGmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
NFC—No
Radio—FM radio (with headphones)

Launch

Realme C30sXiaomi Redmi A1
Announced2022, September 142022, September 06
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, SeptemberAvailable. Released 2022, September 09

Frequently asked questions

Which has more RAM, Realme C30s or Xiaomi Redmi A1?

Realme C30s — 4 GB for the Realme C30s versus 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi A1.

Which is lighter, Realme C30s or Xiaomi Redmi A1?

Realme C30s — 186 g for the Realme C30s versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Redmi A1.

Which is newer, Realme C30s or Xiaomi Redmi A1?

Xiaomi Redmi A1 — Sep 2022 for the Realme C30s versus Sep 2022 for the Xiaomi Redmi A1.

Is the Realme C30s or the Xiaomi Redmi A1 rated higher?

We rate the Realme C30s 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi A1 4/10.

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