Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual vs Xiaomi Redmi 15a
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual and Xiaomi Redmi 15a: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Redmi 15a is the stronger choice for 5G, more performance and a larger battery; the Redmi 8A Dual suits buyers who value lower weight and faster charging. Their overall scores are well apart, with the 15a at 5.0 versus 3.6.
The 15a pairs a Unisoc T8300 with 6 GB of RAM and UFS 2.2 storage; the 8A Dual has a Snapdragon 439, 3 GB and eMMC 5.1. It also brings 5G where the 8A Dual tops out at LTE, plus a 32 MP main camera versus 13 MP.
The 15a's 6.9″ display is larger than the 8A Dual's 6.22″, and its 6300 mAh battery exceeds 5000 mAh. In return, the 8A Dual weighs 188 g versus 210 g and charges at 18 W versus 15 W; it also has 270 ppi against 254 ppi.
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
The Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual suits buyers who value lower weight: 188 g versus 210 g, plus 18 W charging.
Xiaomi Redmi 15a
The Xiaomi Redmi 15a is the better buy for 5G, more RAM and a higher-resolution main camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 15a, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 15a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 270 ppi
- against 254 ppi
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 210 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
Xiaomi Redmi 15a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,300 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 479,500
- against 118,350
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 15a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Unisoc T8300 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.95 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 118,350 | 479,500 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 908 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,221 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.95 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.45 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 15a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Grey | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 171.6 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 210 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % | 84.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 15a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 15a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 800 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.22″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 15a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 15a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 15a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 15a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B3, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.34 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 15a |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 15a |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2001C3K3I | — |
