Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi 8
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A 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 | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 8, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 492
- against 199
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,701
- against 795
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 8A | 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 89,901 | 89,903 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 199 | 492 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 795 | 1,701 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | 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 | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red | 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 | 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 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 | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 8A | 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 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 | 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, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | 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, Infrared, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | 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 | 0.48 W/kg | 0.34 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.07 W/kg | 1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg | 0.23 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.48 W/kg | 1.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB8458IN, M1908C3KG, M1908C3KH | M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN, M1908C3IG, M1908C3IH |
