Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Xiaomi Mi A2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and the Xiaomi Mi A2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Price | $80 | $269 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.6 in | 5.99 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 20 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 166 g |
| Released | Jan 2018 | Jul 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is ahead on our rating, storage (max). Xiaomi Mi A2 is ahead on ram (max), screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Mi A2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.6 inches | 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2220 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Always-on display | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI | Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One, upgradable to Android 10 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7885 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | Adreno 512 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot or shared with SIM2) - up to 256GB | No |
| Internal | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Dual | — | 12 MP, f/1.75, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
20 MP, f/1.75, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Dual | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide) + 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide) | — |
| Features | HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/3", 0.9µm |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | 18W wired, Quick Charge 4+ |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm | 158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (6.25 x 2.97 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 172 g | 166 g (5.86 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| 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, EDR, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, December | July 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, January | Released July 2018 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) or Xiaomi Mi A2?
Xiaomi Mi A2 — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Mi A2.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) or Xiaomi Mi A2?
Xiaomi Mi A2 — 172 g for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) versus 166 g for the Xiaomi Mi A2.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) or Xiaomi Mi A2?
Xiaomi Mi A2 — Jan 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) versus Jul 2018 for the Xiaomi Mi A2.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) or the Xiaomi Mi A2 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) 9/10 and the Xiaomi Mi A2 7/10.
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