Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pop 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
Comparison between Tecno Pop 8 and Xiaomi Redmi A3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pop 8 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pop 8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 249,281
- against 127,000
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 371
- against 229
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,391
- against 842
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE
- against Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR
Xiaomi Redmi A3, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.6 mm
- Body Materials
- Glass, Leather, Plastic
- against Glass, Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pop 8 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 249,281 Best value | 127,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 Best value | 229 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 Best value | 842 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Pop 8 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Gold, Black, Yellow, Green, Magic Skin | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 199 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % Best value | 82.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Leather, Plastic Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Pop 8 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Pop 8 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.71″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,650 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 268 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Pop 8 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pop 8 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Pop 8 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pop 8 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.92 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pop 8 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Pop 8 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | BG6h, BG6i | 23129RN51X, 23129RN51H |
