Oppo A8
#2803
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
#3445Category Breakdown
Oppo A8
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
Performance
77.366.6
Camera
28.436.6
Display
69.858.9
Battery
29.729.3
Build
67.977.8
Connectivity
56.454.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.041.0
Summary
- The Oppo A8 features a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A8 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 4 utilizes the Helio X20, which offers a deca-core CPU for potentially better multitasking.
- The camera setup on the A8 includes a 12 MP main sensor and two additional sensors, while the Redmi Note 4 has a 13 MP main camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi Note 4 at 4100 mAh compared to the A8's 4230 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- For software, the A8 runs on Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.1, while the Redmi Note 4 operates on an older Android 6.0 with MIUI 10, which may affect the user experience and available features.
- Build quality differs as well, with the A8 using a glass front and plastic back, while the Redmi Note 4 has a glass front and aluminum back, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A8
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek)
General
Release Date
2019
2016
Announced
2019
2016
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
6.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 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)
Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Deca-core 2.1 GHz
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T880 MP4
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard), 64GB 3GB RAM (High), 64GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4230 mAh
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
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)
151 x 76 x 8.4 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
180 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Green, Black
Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass