Blackview A53 Pro
#2884
Xiaomi Redmi 8
#2854Category Breakdown
Blackview A53 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Performance
72.065.7
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.567.5
Battery
36.033.7
Build
65.889.8
Connectivity
55.551.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.445.7
Summary
- The Blackview A53 Pro features a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.22-inch screen of the Xiaomi Redmi 8, both with similar resolutions and refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the A53 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, while the Redmi 8 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, with the A53 Pro offering more RAM options.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, but the Redmi 8 includes a secondary depth sensor for enhanced photography.
- The A53 Pro has a slightly larger 5080 mAh battery versus the 5000 mAh in the Redmi 8, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A53 Pro using a glass front and plastic back, while the Redmi 8 features Gorilla Glass 5 on the front.
- Software-wise, the A53 Pro runs on Android 12 with Doke OS 3.0, whereas the Redmi 8 originally shipped with Android 9.0 but is upgradable to Android 10 with MIUI 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A53 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi 8
General
Release Date
2023, March 03
2019, October 12
Announced
2023, March 03
2019, October 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.22"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 505
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MPother unspecified camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5080 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5080 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.6 x 76.9 x 9.4 mm (6.48 x 3.03 x 0.37 in)
156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight
194.6 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Rock Grey, Murky Black, Starry Blue
Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Phantom Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.34 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Doke OS 3.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Unspecified
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass