Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi A1+ vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi A1+ and Xiaomi Redmi 8A: 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 A1+ | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi A1+, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against DDR3
- Body Thickness
- 9.1 mm
- against 9.4 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.52″
- against 6.22″
Xiaomi Redmi 8A, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6739 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 95,000 | 89,901 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 199 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 795 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core processor with four 1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 156.5 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | 81.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 6.22″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Infrared, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1 W/kg | 0.48 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.1 W/kg | 1.07 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.91 W/kg | 0.23 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1 W/kg Best value | 1.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 220733SFG | MZB8458IN, M1908C3KG, M1908C3KH |
