Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi A3 leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi A3 has the bigger battery (4030 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4030 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Xiaomi Mi A3 scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi A3
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Xiaomi Mi A3 edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Xiaomi Mi A3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Xiaomi Mi A3 (66/100 vs 43/100).