Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has better resolution of 2244 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.88 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3120 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual | 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19744 | Rs. 7855 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is Rs. 19744. The launch Date of the second phone is February 14, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7855.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 SE's 5.88 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has display density of 424 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 263 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE's ~ 81.3%. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE's 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.1 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 8 SE | Redmi A3 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May, 2018 | February 14, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.09 x 147.3 x 7.5 mm | 76.3 x 168.3 x 8.32 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Olive Green, Midnight Black, Lake Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.88 inches, 1080 x 2244 pixels | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 424 PPI | ~ 263 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.3% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | Brightness: 500 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head: 0.839 W/kg, Body: 0.773 W/kg, Speaker : Mono | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) AI Lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | HDR Mode, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Portrait Mode, Film Filters, Timelapse, Timed Burst, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Watermark, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | PCM, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, MP3, AMR – NB and WB, FLAC, APE, WAV | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE, H.265/HEVC, H.264, MPEG4 | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3120 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |