Compare: Xiaomi Mi A2 (4GB RAM, 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB) is a significantly better phone than the Xiaomi Mi A2 (4GB RAM, 64GB), and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)!

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	Xiaomi Mi A2 (4GB RAM, 64GB)	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	20.4	28.5
Value for Money Score	56.3	68.2
Price	₹ 10,990 onwards	₹ 12,499 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Aug, 2018	Oct, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to Android 10Low likelihood of getting updated to next Android versionAndroid One series	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	5.99 inches	6.3 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2160 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)	1080x2280 pixels (~ 400 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	LTPS IPS LCD, FullView Display, 2.5D Curved Glass	2.5D Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Certified
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660Ranked #48 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665Ranked #46 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 512	Adreno 610
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling		Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	20MP + 12MP	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	12MP: F/1.7.5 Aperture; 1/2.9" Sensor Size; 1.25µm Pixel Size; Sony IMX486 Sensor, 20MP: F/1.75 Aperture; 1/2.8" Sensor Size; 2.0um Pixel Size; Sony IMX376 Sensor, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), 2x Optical Zoom, Portrait Mode, Burst mode, Face recognition, AI Beautify, Group selfie, Geo-tagging, Touch focus, Face detection, HDR, Panorama, Slow Motion Video	48MP: F/1.79 Aperture; Sony IMX 586 Sensor; 6P Lens; PDAF; EIS, 8MP: 120° Ultra-wide Angle lens; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: 2cm Macro; 1.75um Pixel Size; F/2.4 Aperture, Night Mode
Secondary Camera	20.0MP	13MP
Secondary Camera Features	SONY IMX376 Sensor, 2.0um Pixel Size, F/2.2 Aperture, AI Beautify, AI Portrait Mode, HDR, Selfie Flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Group selfie	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot		Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	7.3 mmSlim	8.35 mmMedium
Weight	168 gmMedium	188 gmMedium
Width	75.4 mmOk for one-handed use	75.3 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	USB-C	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating)
Battery Capacity	3010 mAh	4000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 18W Quick Charge 4.0	Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger		Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Very well built, and well designed The fingerprint reader on the back is in a natural position to comfortably unlock with either index finger Contemporary, tall 18:9 display, brings the Mi Android One series up to modern standards One of the best parts about the phone is of course the fact that it is part of the Android One series, which should mean guaranteed Android updates for at least 2 years + a stock, simple version of Android, with no unnecessary bloat Butter smooth performance backed by a powerful Snapdragon 660 chipset, hardly seen at this low a price bracket Stellar set of dual cameras on the rear - arguably the joint best at this price point, at par with the excellent Redmi Note 5 Pro - take nice photos in good and low light alike, and the bokeh shots too come out well Very good selfie camera, with good bokeh shots - overall one of the best selfie cameras in this price bracket Very loud loudspeaker, one of the best in this price bracket Fast charging support On the whole, the Mi A2 is a good, solid phone in this price bracket and you won't go wrong with it - it will compete strongly against the likes of Redmi Note 5 Pro (a bit cheaper, but doesn't have stock Android), and Honor Play (faster, better for gaming, but loses on the software)	Attractive, well-built, modern looking design, similar to the Redmi 8/8A, especially from the front (thought it's not quite as slick as the Redmi Note 8 Pro) Good looking mirrored gradient finish at the back Decent ergonomics - reaching all corners with one thumb isn't too difficult Fingerprint and face recognition are both quick Good Full-HD+ 6.3 inches screen - it's crisp and bright MIUI is one of the more refined, smooth, and feature-rich custom Android UIs around Good, solid performance powered by the Snapdragon 665 - day-to-day use and gameplay are both smooth Very good overall camera performance, for the price bracket (arguably the best at this price) The rear setup includes a quad-camera setup (very similar to the Realme 5) - a 48-megapixel primary camera + 8-megapixel wide-angle camera + 2-megapixel macro camera + 2-megapixel depth sensor The primary 48-megapixel camera on the Redmi Note 8 gives crisp, bright shots with very good detail - especially, close ups came out looking great Portrait mode is very good, as well Decent 13MP selfie camera, especially during daylight Xiaomi has done a good job with the single speaker - voices in audio/music came out crisp and distinct Good battery life with a 4000mAh battery - you will get about 1.5 days of moderate use 18W fast charging support (and an 18W charger is included) - the phones goes from zero to 37 percent in half an hour, and 81 percent in one hour The Redmi Note 8 is another good budget choice from Xiaomi - you get enough power for everyday tasks, a strong battery, and a crisp screen - the cameras are also good in favourable conditions - the overall package is excellent value
2-minute Review [Negatives]	Brightness levels for the display could have been better - it's not the easiest phone to use under sunlight No 3.5mm jack, so if you want to use your existing standard-jack headphones, you will need to use an adapter (included in the box) The battery life is decent but could have been a bit better - it will last you the day with moderate use, but it's not as good as the best of the competition	The chin is on the thick side, and includes the Redmi brand logo Significant camera bump Like all glossy backs, it would be a challenge to keep this finish free of smudges and fingerprints (thankfully there is a cover that's included in the box) The volume buttons are a bit high, and not super easy to reach It continues to pack a lot of preloaded bloatware though, and spammy notifications and ads (which can be disabled, but it's not the simplest process) Gaming performance is not as good as 2 key competitors however - the Realme 5 and Vivo U10 (that pack the same processor), due to the higher resolution display, which puts more strain on the GPU The wide-angle and macro cameras, while giving you some interesting framing options, are average in quality Low light performance is average, as expected
Expert Reviews	Affordable as it may be, it wouldn't be our default choice in the midrange quite like the A1 was in-depth Read Review » You'd be hard-pressed to find a better deal on a device with pure Android in-depth Read Review » If you can't do without stock Android and want good cameras without paying too much, then the Mi A2 should check all your boxes in-depth Read Review » Has all the elements of success in-depth Read Review » Quite easy to recommend in-depth Read Review » A phone that punches way above its weight....impressive stuff from Xiaomi in-depth Read Review » The immense value on offer makes the A2 an easy recommendation in-depth Read Review » A good option if you are looking for a phone with no bloatware and premium design in-depth Read Review » Perfect mid-range camera phone in-depth Read Review » Go for the Mi A2 if and only if you want a Xiaomi phone with stock Android OS in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	Redmi Note 8 is an excellent choice as it is a worthy sequel and also a proper phone to own and carry around in-depth Read Review » The overall package looks hard to beat in terms of value in-depth Read Review » If you want a value for money device then Redmi Note 8 should be in your shopping cart in-depth Read Review » The Note 8 is still an easy phone to recommend, but it is no longer the only great option in the hot budget mid-range segment in-depth Read Review » The budget king from Xiaomi...great value for money in-depth Read Review » Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 is the phone to go for budget buyers as it comes with decent features and an excellent primary camera in-depth Read Review » Great budget buy with excellent camera in-depth Read Review » The Redmi Note 8 offers impressive and unmatched value for money for a phone under 10k in-depth Read Review » Excellent value for money...ticks all the right boxes in-depth Read Review » Under Rs 10,000, this is the phone to buy in-depth Read Review » Best phone below Rs 10,000. Period. in-depth Read Review » Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 is the phone to go for budget buyers as it comes with decent features and an excellent primary camera in-depth Read Review » Definitely the best phone you could get under INR 10,000 in-depth Read Review » The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is a triumphant entry-level smartphone in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
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