Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Specs Comparison

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Xiaomi Redmi 8	Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Released · Oct 12, 2019	Released · Sep 30, 2019
6.2-inch · 1520 x 720 px	6.2-inch · 1520 x 720 px
12 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie	12 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
3GB · 32GB	2GB · 32GB
5000 mAh	5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.2-inch	6.2-inch
Resolution
1520 x 720 px, 19:9 ratio, 270 PPI	1520 x 720 px, 19:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Refresh rate
60Hz	60Hz
Screen-to-body
81.81 %	81.81 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5)

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 1950 MHz, Cortex-A53, 64-bit	Octa-core, 1950 MHz, Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU
Adreno 505	Adreno 505
RAM
3GB (LPDDR3)	2GB (LPDDR3)
Internal storage
32GB (eMMC 5.1)	32GB (eMMC 5.1)
Storage expansion
microSDXC	microSDXC
OS
Android (10), MIUI 12 UI	Android (10), MIUI 12 UI
Device type
Smartphone	Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging	Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W	Wired: 18.0W

Camera

Rear
Dual camera	Single camera
Main camera
12 MP (PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.12 μm	12 MP (PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
2 MP (Depth information)
Flash
LED	LED
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Front
8 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)	8 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions
6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 inches (156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm)	6.15 x 2.97 x 0.37 inches (156.3 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm)
Weight
6.63 oz(188.0 g)	6.63 oz(188.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic Frame: Plastic	Back: Plastic Frame: Plastic
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)	2D Face unlock
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue	Ocean Blue, Sunset Red, Midnight Black

Cellular

4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300)	Bands 38(2600), 40(2300)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s	LTE, HSPA
Dual SIM
Yes	Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM	Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes	Yes
VoLTE
Yes	Yes

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share	Wireless screen share
Radio
FM	FM
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
4.2	4.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 b,g,n Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot	802.11 b,g,n Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: OTG	Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Compass	Accelerometer
Other
Infrared

Buyers information

In The Box
Power adapter, TPU case, 5V2A Charger, USB Type-C cable, SIM eject tool, Warranty card, User guide	Power adapter, 5V2A Charger, USB Type-C cable, SIM eject tool, Warranty card, User guide

Availability

Officially announced
Oct 09, 2019	Sep 25, 2019

Alternative variants

Comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage.


RAM	4GB
Internal storage	64GB

With 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.


RAM	3GB
Internal storage	32GB

With 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.


RAM	4GB
Internal storage	64GB

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Full specifications
Xiaomi Redmi 8 Specs	Xiaomi Redmi 8A Specs