Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 45/100 vs 36/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 329,457); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4030 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 230g
- Better display (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 9 points higher (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (70/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (44/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (70/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Xiaomi Mi A3 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on performance (44/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW 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 30/100).