Device Comparison
| Redmi Note 9 | Spark Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | March 17, 2020 | 2026, January 16 |
| Released | 2020-05-12 | 2026, January |
| Status | Available | Available |
| NETWORK | ||
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G | No | No |
| Speed | LTE | LTE |
| Technology | 4G/LTE/GSM | 2G | 3G | 4G |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass Front, Plastic Back, Plastic Frame |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.35 in) | 167.7x77.8x8.10mm |
| IP Rating | No IP rating | IP64 Dust Tight and Water Resistant (water splashes) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 182 g (6.42 oz) |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits (typ) | 500 nits (max) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 720*1600 |
| Screen-to-body | ~83.5% | ~84.3% |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio) | Main: 6.75 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ) | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| PLATFORM | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm) | Unisoc T7250 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 15 |
| MEMORY | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB, 128GB | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| RAM | 3GB RAM, 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM | 4 GB physical RAM |
| Storage/RAM variants | 64GB, 128GB; 3GB RAM, 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM | 64 GB / 128 GB; 4 GB physical RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED Flash |
| MAIN CAMERA | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro), AF Auxiliary lens | 13MP, Rear Dual Flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | ||
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 8MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual speakers | Yes |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) M2003J15SG (Yes); M2003J15SS (No) | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio, built-in antenna | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| FEATURES | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Software Gyroscope | Side Fingerprint Sensor | Infrared Remote Control |
| BATTERY | ||
| Capacity | 5020 mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging Type | 18W wired 9W reverse wired | 15W charging |
| Type | Li-Po 5020 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po Battery |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White | Ink Black / Titanium Grey / Aurora Purple / Galaxy Blue |
| Compatibility | — | Global specification set |
| Launch Price (USD) | $81.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | M2003J15SC, M2003J15SG, M2003J15SS | Spark Go 3 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦96,000 | ₦110,000 |
| SECURITY | ||
| Security | Biometric security: Fingerprint (rear-mounted). | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |