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.
Redmi 11A
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 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)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi 11A
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 11A
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 11A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 11A
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.