Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi 8
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro and Xiaomi Redmi 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi 8A Pro | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Xiaomi Redmi 8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 8A Pro | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.95 GHz | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 89,903 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 492 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,701 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 8A Pro | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Grey | Black, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 156.5 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % | 81.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 8A Pro | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 8A Pro | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.22″ | 6.22″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 8A Pro | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 8A Pro | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 8A Pro | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 8A Pro | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-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 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, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| 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 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.34 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.23 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 8A Pro | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 8A Pro | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN, M1908C3IG, M1908C3IH |
