Oppo A9 (2020) vs Redmi Note 8
The Oppo A9 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A9 (2020) leads — 37/100 vs 30/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A9 (2020) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9 (2020)
Redmi Note 8
What makes Oppo A9 (2020) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better camera (34/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better display (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A9 (2020) vs the Redmi Note 8, the Oppo A9 (2020) scores 7 points higher (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) leads (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Oppo A9 (2020) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A9 (2020) | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×9.1 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A9 (2020)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A9 (2020) and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A9 (2020)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Oppo A9 (2020) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (66/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Redmi Note 8?
The Oppo A9 (2020) edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A9 (2020) and the Redmi Note 8?
The Oppo A9 (2020) has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Should you choose the Oppo A9 (2020) 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 A9 (2020) (66/100 vs 22/100).