Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi A3 leads — 36/100 vs 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi A3 has the bigger battery (4030 mAh vs 4000); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4030 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 173g vs 188g
- Better display (66/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Xiaomi Mi A3 scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (70/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (70/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Xiaomi Mi A3 edges out the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Xiaomi Mi A3 (70/100 vs 55/100).