Oppo A5 (2020) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Oppo A5 (2020) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Oppo A5 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 195 g | 190 g |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Aug 2019 |
Summary: Oppo A5 (2020) is ahead on battery, screen size. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Oppo A5 (2020) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Oppo A5 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ) | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 480 nits brightness | — |
Platform
| Oppo A5 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, ColorOS 6.0.1 (upgradable to ColorOS 11) | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) | Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 610 |
Memory
| Oppo A5 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Oppo A5 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Quad | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 8 MP, 119˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth); 2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Oppo A5 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Oppo A5 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Reverse charging | 18W wired, QC3 |
Body
| Oppo A5 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 75.4 x 9.1 mm (6.44 x 2.97 x 0.36 in) | 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
Comms
| Oppo A5 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Oppo A5 (2020) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Announced | September 2019 | 2019, August 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, September 11 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Oppo A5 (2020) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8?
Oppo A5 (2020) — 5,000 mAh for the Oppo A5 (2020) versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.
Which is lighter, Oppo A5 (2020) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 — 195 g for the Oppo A5 (2020) versus 190 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.
Which is newer, Oppo A5 (2020) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8?
Oppo A5 (2020) — Sep 2019 for the Oppo A5 (2020) versus Aug 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.
Is the Oppo A5 (2020) or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 rated higher?
We rate the Oppo A5 (2020) 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 7/10.
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