Motorola Moto G100S vs Redmi 8A
The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $130 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G100S leads — 51/100 vs 23/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Moto G100S is faster in AnTuTu (829,894 vs 193,115); the Motorola Moto G100S has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
Redmi 8A
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 829894 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1009 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2892 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 8A better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $130
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the Redmi 8A, the Motorola Moto G100S scores 28 points higher (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100, Redmi 8A — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100S | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G100S and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G100S leads Redmi 8A by 329.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Redmi 8A was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (55/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Redmi 8A?
The Motorola Moto G100S significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 28 points (51/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the Redmi 8A?
The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Redmi 8A?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Redmi 8A?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on performance (55/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the Redmi 8A?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.