Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi 8
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | Redmi 8A | M1908C3IC |
| Announced | 2019, September | 2019, October |
| Released | 2019, September | 2019, October |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in) | 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Protection | Front glass, plastic body | Splash resistant |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red | Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - China |
| 4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300) - Global LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - India LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - China | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300) - Global LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - China |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Yes, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Yes, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 95.9 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Display Colors | 16M Colors | 16M colors |
| Pixel Density | 271 ppi density | 270 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Earphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Single Camera | Dual Cameras |
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25µm, PDAF |
| Camera Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Flash | LED Flash | LED Flash |
| Selfie Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| 2nd Camera | - | 2 MP, depth sensor |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| User Interface | MIUI 10 | MIUI 9 |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) | Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 505 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) | Yes, microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go | Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE-A |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh battery | 5000 mAh battery |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 10W |
| Standby | 95h | 92h |
| Talk Time | 25:46h | 24:46h |
| Music Play | 14:33h | 19:33h |
