Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi A1 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi A1 has better resolution of 1920 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8 which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Mi A1 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 6.22 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3080 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 18149 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of Xiaomi Mi A1 is Rs. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Rs. 18149.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi A1 has screen size of 5.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 8's 6.22 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi A1 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Mi A1 has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8 has only 271 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.7% than Xiaomi Mi A1's ~ 70.1%. Xiaomi Mi A1 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 8 has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi A1's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi A1 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi A1 has 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8's 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi A1's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi A1 | Redmi 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 9, 2019 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 155.4 x 7.3 mm | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 188 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 271 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 70.1% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Android One Phone | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 505 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3080 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | |