Realme C73 vs Redmi 8A
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; estimated prices are $120 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 29/100 vs 14/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 193,115); the Realme C73 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.4mm).
Realme C73
Redmi 8A
- Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $120
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Redmi 8A, the Realme C73 scores 15 points higher (29/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Realme C73 | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $120 | $100 |
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C73 and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Redmi 8A by 171.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Redmi 8A is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 8A?
The Realme C73 is noticeably better than the Redmi 8A — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Redmi 8A?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi 8A — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 8A?
The Realme C73 leads on camera score (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Redmi 8A?
The Realme C73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.