The mid-range has more and more options to choose from and this causes us to face important doubts when we go to buy a mobile. This time we are going to compare two of the phones that are attracting the most attention for their low price and features capable of meeting the most demanding, we are talking about the OPPO A9 2020 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Both terminals are around the same price and similar characteristics , that’s why we have to focus on those little details that can make the difference between making a good purchase or making mistakes. We will analyze each of its sections in detail and finally we will draw the conclusions that will make us choose without error.
Design and displays
We begin by knowing the aesthetic section of both devices, which share plastic material and a similar design . In both models we see in the rear their cameras in vertical format with the corresponding fingerprint reader and in the front a notch in the form of a drop of water to obtain a front with a useful surface in both cases greater than 80%.
The screens also have points in common by offering us a Full HD resolution and IPS technology in both, as well as a virtually identical size of 6.5 inches that only grows to 6.53 inches on the Redmi. In weight, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is slightly higher with 199 grams, compared to the so 195 that OPPO achieves.
Snapdragon vs. Mediatek
When comparing the OPPO A9 against the Redmi Note 8 Pro we must pay attention to its processors because it will be a key section in the performance, as well as the configuration. We found that both models opt for a processor that is around 2 GHz clock frequency, which results in similar performance. The OPPO A9 includes the Snapdragon 665 with a better reputation than the MediaTek Helio G90T , which has managed to improve the vision of users with good results in this specific model.
To get out of doubt we have to resort to memory, the OPPO model has options of 4 and 8 GB of RAM accompanied by 128 GB of storage, on the other hand Xiaomi offers 6 GB of RAM with 64 or 128 GB of storage. Given this, we are left with the option of 128 GB as it is the most recommended new standard if we do not want to run out of space at the first change, RAM will already depend on our use.
Quadruple camera on both
Cameras are increasingly important in mobiles and in the two devices that we compare we see great equipment although Xiaomi improves in resolution with 64 Mpx compared to the 48 Mpx of OPPO. They match with the 8 Mpx wide angle that allows you to photograph the widest spaces and both improve your photos with a 2 Mpx lens due to the depth. We found a tie back on his 2 Mpx macro lens.
On the front, the Redmi selfie camera is better with 20 Mpx, although OPPO is not far behind with the 16 Mpx that it integrates. All of its lenses are comparable even in 4K resolution video recording with digital stabilizer or modes to enhance nighttime results.
Battery and connectivity
These two models are prepared for any unforeseen, the NFC and audio jack is present in both. Includes 4G connectivity and also low-consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LTE. In the battery the key points come when we find a better battery in OPPO with 5,000 mAh that we must add the possibility of using it as a reverse charge for other devices. Redmi is not far behind with 4,500 mAh and 18W fast charging.
ColorOS vs MIUI
The operating system of both models has already been updated to Android 10, but above we find its very different layers of customization that will be very important when choosing one of them. If we want a more Asian style, Xiaomi and MIUI 11 fulfill it, although nevertheless its many options and possibilities are a point in favor. However ColorOS 7 in this OPPO A9 offers everything you need without overloading the system and giving customization possibilities and added tricks.
Prices and purchase recommendation
Before deciding on one of them with everything we have been able to know, we must put in value its prices where we can see that the OPPO A9 is cheaper , we can find it at 190 euros for its option of 128 GB of RAM and 4 GB of RAM. Xiaomi however offers us the option of 64 GB for just over 200 euros. This can be decisive in our decision if we do not want to exceed the limit and look for an extra storage so that the mobile does not run out of space.
In our opinion, the small differences in cameras are not enough to opt for Xiaomi. The best purchase is the OPPO model for its extra battery with the possibility of reverse charging, a more European layer of customization and a processor with more than known power. Its lower price with 128 GB makes us finish convincing ourselves for the purchase we should make.
