Xiaomi Mi 8 SE vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro)
Faster charging
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro)
Lighter body
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.88 | 5.84 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2244 | 2280 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 423 | 432 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 81.3 | 79.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 506 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 9.5 | MIUI 12 |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 8.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2, (depth) | 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/1.9 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2, (wide) | 5 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3120 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 147.3 | 149.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 8.8 |
| Weight (g) | 164 | 178 |
| Width (mm) | 73.1 | 71.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, May. Released 2018, June | 2018, July. Released 2018, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - Global |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat15 800/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio (after SW update to Android 9.0) |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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