Oppo A52 vs Redmi Note 8
The Oppo A52 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A52 leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A52 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A52
Redmi Note 8
What makes Oppo A52 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (58/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 16/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A52 vs the Redmi Note 8, the Oppo A52 scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A52 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A52 (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A52 | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; ColorOS 7.1 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×8.9 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A52
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Oppo A52
- 6.5" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A52
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A52 and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A52
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (58/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A52 (33/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A52 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A52 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Oppo A52 edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A52 and the Redmi Note 8?
The Oppo A52 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A52 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Redmi Note 8 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A52 over the Redmi Note 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Oppo A52 (43/100 vs 22/100).