Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A and Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 8A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8.1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 115,605
- against 89,901
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.95 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 89,901 | 115,605 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 199 | 294 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 795 | 1,083 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: 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4 × 1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Black, Blue, Rose Gold, Red |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 157.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % Best value | 81.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.22″ | 6.26″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 2,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,532 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| 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 Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | 0.48 W/kg Best value | 0.76 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.07 W/kg Best value | 1.48 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg Best value | 0.75 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.48 W/kg | 1.14 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB8458IN, M1908C3KG, M1908C3KH | M1806E7TG, M1806E7TH, M1806E7TI |
