Side-by-side technical data
Honor 8A (2020) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Comparison between Honor 8A (2020) and Xiaomi Redmi 9A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor 8A (2020), ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 8A (2020) | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 8A (2020), if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 282 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 196 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 9 mm
Xiaomi Redmi 9A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,020 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 102,778 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 185 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 Best value | 521 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.5 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 156.3 mm | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 150 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 79.2 % | 81 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,020 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.09″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.65 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.4 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 8A (2020) | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI, M2006C3LC, M2004C3L |
