Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Play vs Xiaomi Redmi 8
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Play and Xiaomi Redmi 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mi Play | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi Play, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
Xiaomi Redmi 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 492
- against 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,701
- against 744
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 89,903 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 492 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | 1,701 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Black | Black, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 71.9 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 147.8 mm | 156.5 mm |
| Weight | 150 g Best value | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.1 % | 81.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.84″ | 6.22″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,280 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 432 ppi Best value | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.67 W/kg | 0.34 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.51 W/kg | 1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.23 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1901F9E | M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN, M1908C3IG, M1908C3IH |
