Category Breakdown
Oppo A8
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro)
Performance
77.364.3
Camera
28.444.7
Display
69.858.9
Battery
29.728.1
Build
67.992.0
Connectivity
56.454.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.044.9
Summary
- The Oppo A8 features a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has a smaller 5.84-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the A8 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the Mi A2 Lite utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, which is generally more efficient.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Mi A2 Lite includes a 5 MP depth sensor and offers gyro-EIS for video stabilization, while the A8 has a macro and depth sensor.
- The A8 has a slightly larger 4230 mAh battery compared to the 4000 mAh in the Mi A2 Lite, but the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- In terms of build quality, the A8 has a glass front with a plastic back and frame, while the Mi A2 Lite features a more premium aluminum back and frame.
- Software-wise, the A8 runs Android 9 with ColorOS, while the Mi A2 Lite offers a cleaner Android One experience, originally launching with Android 8.1 and upgradeable to Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A8
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro)
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Global); Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro (China, India)
Display
Size
6.5"
5.84"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765V/CB Helio P35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 506
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4230 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
149.3 x 71.7 x 8.8 mm (5.88 x 2.82 x 0.35 in)
Weight
180 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Green, Black
Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.04 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

