Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)

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

11/19/2019 7:31 PM, updated: 7/8/2020 9:02 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4850
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)

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!

13 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	vs	13 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+342 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	271 PPI
+6.44"4% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+188 grams (6.58 ounces)8% Lighter
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4850 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
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

25 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Other model names	小米Max 2016001, 2016002, Xiaomi Max 3GB RAM, Xiaomi Hydrogen	Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8457IN, MZB8458IN, MZB8459IN
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Taiwan	(Global, International), India
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	5/17/2016	9/1/2019
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	88.3 x 173.1 millimeters (3.48 x 6.81 in)	75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.44" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
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 (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	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	LTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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	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 Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4850 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
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: Gray, Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • MIUI 8.0	• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
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