Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A and Xiaomi Redmi 9i: 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 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 8A, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 400 nits
- against 270 nits
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 194 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 199
- against 185
Xiaomi Redmi 9i, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against DDR3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| 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 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 89,901 | 102,778 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 199 Best value | 185 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 795 Best value | 521 |
| 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 four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Black, Blue, Green |
| 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 | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 9i |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits Best value | 270 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 | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 9i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| 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 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, 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, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Infrared, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.48 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.07 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.48 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB8458IN, M1908C3KG, M1908C3KH | M2006C3LII |
