Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
Comparison between Sony Xperia 8 and Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 8 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 1.8 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 457 ppi
- against 270 ppi
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 2,760 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 118,350 |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core: 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.95 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.45 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Orange, Blue | White, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 69 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 156.5 mm |
| Weight | 170 g Best value | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 81.8 % |
| Body Materials | Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,760 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.22″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,520 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 457 ppi Best value | 270 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | — | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | 4G, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | DLNA, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.34 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | LDAC | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 8 | Redmi 8A Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | M2001C3K3I |
