Category Breakdown
Oppo A8
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro)
Performance
64.860.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.758.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Green, Black
Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12, Android One
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12, Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

