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Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M3 vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite X Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) 20Points
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco M3 X
5.84"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)

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Poco M3 (128GB)} 20 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) vs Mi A2 Lite (64GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (106GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2280 pixels
+6.53"12%
Larger screen
vs5.84"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+6000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+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.
vs10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+178 grams (6.23 ounces)11%
Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)9%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
395 PPIvs+432 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

30 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
ModelPoco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Other model namesPOCO M3 (M2010J19CG, M2010J19CI)Xiaomi A2 Lite M1805D1SG, Redmi 6 Pro, Xiaomi Sakura
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date11/27/2020, Announced: 11/24/20207/1/2018
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)71.7 x 149.3 millimeters (2.82 x 5.88 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.53" inches5.84" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features400nits[typ]Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 10
User InterfaceMIUI 12.5feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 177904 (v8)
Geekbench: 1398 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 5.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 77964 (v7)
Geekbench: 4388 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 3.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.2
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.41.75μm
2MP depth f/2.41.75μm
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.21.12μm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.1 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow
• Silicone Case included
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue
• Android One
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)1.04W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.6W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)0.55W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body)
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