Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Play vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Play and Xiaomi Redmi 8A: 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 8A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8A, 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
- 199
- against 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 795
- against 744
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 89,901 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 199 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | 795 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core processor with four 1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| 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 | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Black | Black, Blue, Red |
| 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 8A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 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, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Infrared, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.67 W/kg | 0.48 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.51 W/kg | 1.07 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 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi Play | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1901F9E | MZB8458IN, M1908C3KG, M1908C3KH |
