Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Xiaomi Redmi 8
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 8 has better resolution of 1520 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 5A which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5A
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 6.22 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 6290 | Rs. 18149 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October, 2017. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5A is Rs. 6290. The launch Date of the second phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Rs. 18149.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8 has larger screen size of 6.22 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5A's 5 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5A has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 5A has display density of 294 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8 has only 271 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi 5A has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 8 has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8's larger 3 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 5A's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has more Internal Memory (32 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5A (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5A's 13 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 8's 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5A's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 8 | |
| 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 | October, 2017 | October 9, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.09 x 140.4 x 8.4 mm | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 137 g | 188 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 294 PPI | ~ 271 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | 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 | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Adreno 505 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | |