Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C31 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C31 and Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual: 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 | Poco C31 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C31, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR3
- Peak Display Brightness
- 480 nits
- against 400 nits
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual, if you care about…
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 194 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 109,054 | 118,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core: 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.95 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.45 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X Best value | LPDDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey | White, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 77.1 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 156.5 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | 81.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.22″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.51 W/kg | 0.34 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.83 W/kg Best value | 1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C31 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB0A0MIN, MZB0A0KIN, 211033MI, 22031116AI | M2001C3K3I |
