Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 8 has better resolution of 2248 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8A which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Mi 8 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8A
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
| RAM | 6 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21 in | 6.22 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 12 MP |
| Price | Rs. 22301 | Rs. 7100 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 is Rs. 22301. The launch Date of the second phone is September 25, 2019 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8A is Rs. 7100.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8A has larger screen size of 6.22 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8's 6.21 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 8A has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 has display density of 402 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8A has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.8% than Xiaomi Redmi 8A's ~ 74.4%. Xiaomi Mi 8 has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 8A has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8A's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 8 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 has 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8A's 12 MP Rear Camera. Xiaomi Mi 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8A's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.1 and the second one on 9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May, 2018 | September 25, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 188 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | ~ 74.4% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | AI Scene Detection, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 505 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support |