Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi A2Xiaomi Mi A2Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Mi A2
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
238 reviews
8.2
63 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8

Specs Xiaomi Mi A2 price comparison Xiaomi Mi A2
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi 8 Xiaomi Redmi 8
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.99" 6.22"
Resolution FHD+ HD+
Usable surface 77% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19:9
Dimensions 75.4 mm
158.7 mm
7.3 mm 		75.4 mm
156.5 mm
9.4 mm
Weight 166 g 188 g
Micro SnapD. 660
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 439
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 229.258
v10 		118.350
v9
Battery 3010 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX486 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Xiaomi MiA2, Jasmine, M1805D1SG Redmi8, Red Rice 8, Red Rice8, M1908C3IC

Release Date
Release date July 2018,
7 years ago 		October 2019,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Size
75.4 mm • 158.7 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 156.5 mm • 9.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 166 g 188 g
Usable surface 77 % 81 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Plastic, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Blue
Gold
Black
Blue
Red
Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.99" 6.22"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		HD+
720 x 1520 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 271 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 70% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
8.0
Is it comfortable?
8.8
8.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.5
7.1
Number of reviews
238 reviews
63 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
CPU 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz 4x Cortex-A53 1.95 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.45 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 512 Qualcomm Adreno 505

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4 RAM LPDDR3 RAM

Antutu
Score
229.258
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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118.350
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
7.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
6.8
Number of reviews
238 reviews
63 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.75 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX486 Exmor RS Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
20 Mpx
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.75
ƒ/ --
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX376 Exmor RS
Unknown
Type
CMOS BSI
--
Pixel size
1.00 µm
--
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.78"
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Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
60 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 20 Mpx 8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX376 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI --
Pixel size 2.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2.78" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
8.1
Quality of nighttime photos
7.7
6.2
Quality of selfies
8.8
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
7.7
Number of reviews
238 reviews
63 reviews
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Xiaomi Mi A2 camera: Comparison of real photos

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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.963 W/Kg on head
0.639 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
8.3
Quality of the GPS
8.8
7.9
And the WiFi?
8.4
8.4
Number of reviews
238 reviews
63 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3010 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
10.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 23%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 24%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
238 reviews
63 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services Without Google Mobile services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 48%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 19%
    Every six months
  • 74%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
238 reviews
63 reviews
Prices
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