Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi A3. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2248 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi A3 which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi A3
| Name | Xiaomi Mi A3 | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.08 in | 6.21 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4030 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11499 | Rs. 35101 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 21, 2019 . The cost of Xiaomi Mi A3 is Rs. 11499. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35101.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi A3 has screen size of 6.08 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.21 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 402 PPI & Xiaomi Mi A3 has only 286 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.8% than Xiaomi Mi A3's ~ 80.3%. Xiaomi Mi A3 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has 18.7:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi A3's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi A3 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi A3's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi A3 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on v8.1 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi A3 | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| 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 | August 21, 2019 | May, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.9 x 153.5 x 8.5 mm | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 173.8 g | 175 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.08 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.7:9 |
| PPI | ~ 286 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.3% | ~ 83.8% |
| Features | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Large Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS 2.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP f/2 | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 630 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4030 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 187 hours | |