Nokia N70 (3G) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N70 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2019 7:59 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:34 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X Nokia N70 (3G) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.1"
TFT

176x208

2
MP

0.3mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

970
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) Compare Nokia N70 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages Nokia N70 (3G)	vs	31 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)49% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
220MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core16 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAM	vs	+3GB LPDDR395 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
48MB (22MB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)976 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC255 times More external storage for files using memory cards
22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)143% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
176x208 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels29 times Higher resolution screen
130 PPI	vs	+271 PPI108% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"	vs	+6.2"195% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 12MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G UMTS	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps390 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
970 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

9 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Nokia N70-1, Nokia N70 3G	Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8298IN, MZB8299IN, MZB8369IN
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, India
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2005	9/1/2019
Depth	22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 108.8 millimeters (2.09 x 4.28 in)	75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.1" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	176x208 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	130 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
System version	Symbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	32MB SDRAM	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	48MB (22MB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.263, 3GPP	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	970 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.5 hours	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	265 hours (11 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Pearl, Black Music Edition • 64MB DV-RS-MMC card included • Video Call front camera Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered