Xiaomi Mi Mix vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Redmi 8A: 21 g lighter

    Mi Mix:
    209 g
    Redmi 8A:
    188 g
  • Width

    Redmi 8A: 6.5 mm narrower

    Mi Mix:
    81.9 mm
    Redmi 8A:
    75.4 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 8A: 0.2 in smaller diagonal

    Mi Mix:
    6.4 in
    Redmi 8A:
    6.2 in
  • Chipset

    Mi Mix:
    Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
    Redmi 8A:
    Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
  • Depth

    Mi Mix: 1.5 mm thinner

    Mi Mix:
    7.9 mm
    Redmi 8A:
    9.4 mm
  • Height

    Redmi 8A: 2.3 mm shorter

    Mi Mix:
    158.8 mm
    Redmi 8A:
    156.5 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Mi Mix

    Height:
    158.8 mm +2.3 mm versus Redmi 8A
    Width:
    81.9 mm +6.5 mm versus Redmi 8A
    Depth:
    7.9 mm
  2. 2. Redmi 8A

    Height:
    156.5 mm
    Width:
    75.4 mm
    Depth:
    9.4 mm +1.5 mm versus Mi Mix

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Mi Mix

    209 g

    +21 g versus Redmi 8A

  2. 2. Redmi 8A

    188 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Mi Mix

    Screen diagonal:
    6.4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    17:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    109.3 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 8A

    Screen diagonal:
    6.2 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    95.9 cm²

Mi Mix has approximately 13.9% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 8A.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Mi Mix, Redmi 8A, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi MixRedmi 8A
32 GB Unknown 2 / 3 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations
Mi Mix: Original memory entry

256 GB · 6 GB RAM 128 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Mi Mix

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

2. Redmi 8A

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Mi Mix

    4400 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi 8A

    5000 mAh

    +600 mAh versus Mi Mix

Specifications

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1. Mi Mix2. Redmi 8A

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi Mix, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationMi MixRedmi 8A
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 158.8 Х 81.9 Х 7.9 mm
  • 156.5 Х 75.4 Х 9.4 mm
Weight
  • 209 g
  • 188 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.4" inch
  • 6.2" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2040 px
  • 720 x 1520 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 256 GB
  • 6 GB RAM 128 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
  • 32GB 2GB RAM
  • 32GB 3GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4400 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 5000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo); MIUI 10
  • Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi Mix, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationMi MixRedmi 8A
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 108.7 cm2
  • 95.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 17:9 (height:width)
  • 19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 83.6%
  • 81.3%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 362 PPI
  • 271 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi Mix, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationMi MixRedmi 8A
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Single
  • 12 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/3''
  • 1.0µm
  • PDAF
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • dual pixel PDAF
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1.12µm
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Mi Mix, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationMi MixRedmi 8A
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.19 GHz Kryo)
  • Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 530
  • Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score *
  • 157822
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 1749
  • 864
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 3882
  • 3669
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 6859
Unknown
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 87337
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 335
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 789
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi Mix, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationMi MixRedmi 8A
Release date
  • 2016
  • October
  • 2019
  • September
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Midnight Black
  • Ocean Blue
  • Sunset Red
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 390 EUR
  • 100 EUR
Body build
  • Front glass
  • ceramic frame
  • back
  • Front glass
  • plastic body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi Mix, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationMi MixRedmi 8A
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300) - Global LTE band 1(2100)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - India LTE band 1(2100)
  • 34(2000)
  • 39(1900)
  • 41(2500) - China
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Mi Mix, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationMi MixRedmi 8A
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
  • built-in antenna
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi Mix, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationMi MixRedmi 8A
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0)
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W - Splash resistant