Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual and Xiaomi Redmi 9C: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 9C, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual, if you care about…
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 196 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Xiaomi Redmi 9C, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.95 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 118,350 | 110,490 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 810 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.95 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.45 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Grey | Grey, Yellow, Blue, Black, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.22″ | 6.53″ 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 | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | 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 | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| 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, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, 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 Best value | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1 W/kg | 0.9 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.37 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.14 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 8A Dual | Redmi 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2001C3K3I | M2006C3MNG |
