Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Redmi Note 8T: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Redmi Note 8T. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics
Xiaomi Mi A3
Xiaomi Mi A3
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Redmi Note 8T
Redmi Note 8T
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.6Performance & Hardware 5.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.7Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 6.3 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 5.4 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
237 reviews
8.0
98 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Redmi Note 8T

Specs Xiaomi Mi A3 price compare Xiaomi Mi A3
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Redmi Note 8T price compare Redmi Note 8T
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.09" 6.3"
Resolution HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 71.9 mm
153.5 mm
8.5 mm 		75.4 mm
161.2 mm
8.6 mm
Weight 174 g 199 g
Micro SnapD. 665
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 665
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 176.750
v8 		191.783
v9
Battery 4030 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases M1906F9SH, Xiaomi MiA3 Lite, Xiaomi MiA3, mia3 M1908C3XG

Release Date
Release date July 2019,
4 years ago 		November 2019,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi A3
Redmi Note 8T
Xiaomi Mi A3
Redmi Note 8T
Size
71.9 mm • 153.5 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 161.2 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 174 g 199 g
Usable surface 82 % 80 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic, Glass, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

White

Blue

Red

Screen
Diagonal 6.09" 6.3"
Type AMOLED • Samsung LTPS LCD
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1560 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 350 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • DC dimming
  • 103% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 84% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
8.5
Is it comfortable?
9.1
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.6
7.7
Number of reviews
237 reviews
98 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
CPU 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 11 nm 11 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 610 Qualcomm Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
176.750
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 56% of devices
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191.783
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 eMMC 5.0 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
7.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
7.1
Number of reviews
237 reviews
98 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX582 Exmor RS Samsung S5KGM1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.79 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV8856
Type
--
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV02A10
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.8"
4
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV02A10
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple 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 32 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KGD1 Omnivision OV13855
Type ISOCELL PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 0.80 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.9"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
6.9
Quality of selfies
8.8
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.8
7.4
Number of reviews
237 reviews
98 reviews
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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)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

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.

 0.301 W/Kg on head
1.097 W/Kg on body 		0.740 W/Kg on head
1.300 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.030 W/Kg on head
1.070 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.8
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.5
8.5
Number of reviews
237 reviews
98 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4030 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 22%
    One day
  • 59%
    More than one day
  • 12%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
237 reviews
98 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 50%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 48%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 2%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 69%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
237 reviews
98 reviews
Prices
From $ 251 --
From $ 135 --

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