Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)
Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A and Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB). Comparing Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Xiaomi Redmi 8A stands against Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi 8A is ₹8,900 and for Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹35,101. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 27, 2023.
Specification | Xiaomi Redmi 8A | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) |
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OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
Internal Memory | 32 GB | 256 GB |
CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) with autofocus | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
Price | ₹8,900 | ₹35,101 |
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Overview
Specs Score | 60 / 100 | 74 / 100 Better Specs |
Display Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 1080 x 2248 pixels Better Resolution |
Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 74.4% | ~ 83.8% Less Bezels |
RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB More RAM |
Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB More Storage |
CPU Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
Front Camera | 8 MP | 20 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
Weight | 188 g | 175 g Lighter |
Thickness | 9.4 mm | 7.6 mm Slimmer |
Battery | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery | 3400 mAh |
Unique Features | No 3.5mm Audio Jack FM Radio No Memory Card Support No | Fingerprint Sensor No No NFC No IR Blaster |
General
Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
Release Date | September 25, 2019 | May, 2018 |
Design
Dimensions | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm |
Weight | 188 g | 175 g |
Display
Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
Touch | Yes | Yes |
Size | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 18.7:9 |
PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 74.4% | ~ 83.8% |
Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Large Notch |
Memory
RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
Connectivity
GPRS | Yes | Yes |
EDGE | Yes | Yes |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G | Yes | Yes |
VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0 |
USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
IR Blaster | Yes |
Extra
GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Rear |
Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
Extra | NFC, DLNA | |
Water Resistance | No | |
Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i Technology |
Camera
Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) with autofocus | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
Features | AI Scene Detection, Portrait Mode | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
Front Camera | 8 MP | 20 MP |
Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | |
GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 630 |
Java | No | No |
Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
Multimedia
Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
Video | Yes | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV |
FM Radio | Yes | No |
Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ |
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