Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs TCL 50 SE
44out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi A3
VS
52out of 100
TCL 50 SE
In this analysis, we have conducted a comparison between two affordable smartphones: the Xiaomi Redmi A3, featuring a 6.71-inch display and MediaTek Helio G36 chipset, which was launched on February 14, 2024, and the TCL 50 SE, equipped with MediaTek Helio G88 and released one month later. This page provides comprehensive tests, detailed specifications, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of both devices.
Review
Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and TCL 50 SE crucial features
| Display Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness Redmi A3 63 50 SE 73 | Camera Photo and video recording quality Redmi A3 35* 50 SE 45* |
| Performance CPU and memory performance (apps, system) Redmi A3 19 50 SE 25 | Gaming Capabilities for playing modern games Redmi A3 8 50 SE 18 |
| Battery Battery life, charging type and speed Redmi A3 59* 50 SE 66* | Connectivity Networks, ports, data transmission Redmi A3 65 50 SE 70 |
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
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Display
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.71 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1650 pixels | 720 x 1612 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 268 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 420 nits | 550 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.6% | 87.4% |
Design and build
| Height | 168.3 mm (6.63 inches) | 168.2 mm (6.62 inches) |
| Width | 76.3 mm (3 inches) | 75.5 mm (2.97 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.32 mm (0.33 inches) | 8.1 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 168.2 g (5.93 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Gray, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Performance
Tests of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and TCL 50 SE in the benchmarks
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | – 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53 – 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53 | – 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 – 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | No | Yes |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 32 | 48 |
| GPU clock | 680 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~43.5 GFLOPS | ~96 GFLOPS |
Memory
| RAM size | 3, 4, 6 GB | 4, 6 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1600 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 64, 128 GB | 128, 256 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB | – |
Software
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| ROM | MIUI Go Edition | – |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5010 mAh |
| Max charge power | 10 W | 33 W |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | – |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | No | Yes (50% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:40 hr | – |
Main camera
| Matrix | 8 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 | – |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | No | – |
| Lenses | 1) Standart: 8 MP 2) Depth | 1) Standart: 50 MP 2) Macro: 2 MP |
| Camera features | – Bokeh mode | – Bokeh mode – Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.8 |
| Sensor size | – | 1/2.76″ |
| Pixel size | – | 0.7 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Image resolution | – | 2 MP |
| Aperture | – | f/2.0 |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 | – |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | – |
| Sensor | CMOS | – |
| Sensor size | – | 1/4″ |
| Pixel size | – | 1.12 micron |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | – Dual Band – Wi-Fi Direct – Wi-Fi Hotspot – Wi-Fi Display | – Dual Band – Wi-Fi Direct – Wi-Fi Hotspot – Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | – Charging – USB-Storage mode – OTG | – Charging – USB-Storage mode |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | No | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat* | 4 | – |
| 5G support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | – |
| Dolby Atmos | No | – |
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | February 2024 | February 2024 |
| Release date | February 2024 | April 2024 |
| Launch price | $80 | – |
| Sensors | – Accelerometer – Ambient light sensor – Fingerprint | – Proximity sensor – Accelerometer – Compass – Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 10 W | Yes, 33 W |
