Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) vs Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Apple iPhone 11 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2019 7:59 PM, updated: 2/17/2023 1:00 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 11 X Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Apple iPhone 11 (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

828x1792

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3110
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)

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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	vs	23 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+6.2"2% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+5000 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3110 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+256GB (242GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)13% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixels	vs	+828x1792 pixels36% Higher resolution screen
271 PPI	vs	+324 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP100% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP54% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

1/2.55" inches

f/1.8 (aperture)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8298IN, MZB8299IN, MZB8369IN	iPhone 11 A2111, A2221, A2223
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	9/1/2019	9/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/2019
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)	75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	828x1792 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	271 PPI	324 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 419453 (v7) Geekbench: 13882 (v4.4) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (242GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2221 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2111, A2223 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3110 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White • Face ID • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 11 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.95W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)