Redmi 11A vs Xiaomi Mi 8

Comparing the Redmi 11A (2022) and the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 11A leads — 16/100 vs 10/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 11A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.

The Redmi 11A edges out the Xiaomi Mi 8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 11A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 9
Battery 0
Design 81
Value for money 78
What makes Redmi 11A better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 9/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 11A vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Redmi 11A scores 6 points higher (16/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 11A leads (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 11A leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 11A significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (78/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 11A: The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 8: The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 11A Xiaomi Mi 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 595284
Geekbench Single 563
Geekbench Multi 2006
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.2" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 2248x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3400 mAh
Charging 10W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MIUI Android 8.1
NFC no yes
Dimensions 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm
Weight 175 g
Price $460
Camera comparison
Redmi 11A
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
9
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 11A
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2248x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 11A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 11A
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 8
$460
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (24/100 vs 9/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 11A significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (81/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 11A or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Redmi 11A edges out the Xiaomi Mi 8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi 11A and the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Redmi 11A has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 11A or the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Redmi 11A leads on camera score (24/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 11A over the Xiaomi Mi 8?

The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.