Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi A2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/3/2018 10:30 PM, updated: 11/14/2021 11:07 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)

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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (110GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2280 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.26"5% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+(front) 24MP19% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+3350 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+166 grams (5.81 ounces)2% Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)3% Thinner
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP88% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core

eMMC 5.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

403 PPI

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Other model names	小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina	Xiaomi A2 M1804D2SG (64GB + 4GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne
Country or region available	(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)	(Global, International), India
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2018	7/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.26" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8) Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 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) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	5164x3872 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold • Android One • Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376 • Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376 • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)