Oppo A8 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Oppo A8 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A8 doesn't; the Oppo A8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A8
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Oppo A8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 203g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4230 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.3 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A8
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A8 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Oppo A8 by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A8
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (87/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A8 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Oppo A8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A8 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.