Redmi Note 8T vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Redmi Note 8T (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 28/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi A3 has the bigger battery (4030 mAh vs 4000); the Redmi Note 8T has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
- Longer battery life (25/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4030 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Xiaomi Mi A3 scores 8 points higher (36/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 8T and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (25/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | 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 | — | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8T 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 8T and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (25/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Xiaomi Mi A3 edges out the Redmi Note 8T by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Xiaomi Mi A3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T 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 32/100).