Both Xiaomi Redmi 6A and Xiaomi Redmi 8A comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 8A has better resolution of 1520 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 6A which has resolution of 720 x 1440. Xiaomi Redmi 8A has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 6A
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.45 in | 6.22 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Price | Rs. 5999 | Rs. 7999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 6A is Rs. 5999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 25, 2019 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8A is Rs. 7999.
Xiaomi Redmi 6A has screen size of 5.45 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 8A's 6.22 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi 6A has display density of 295 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8A has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 8A has better screen to body ratio of ~ 74.4% than Xiaomi Redmi 6A's ~ 72.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 6A has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 8A has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 2 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 8A has more Internal Memory (32 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi 6A's 13 MP Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 8A's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 8A 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 6A's 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.1 and the second one on 9.0 (Pie) version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 6A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 6A | Redmi 8A |
| 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 | September, 2018 | September 25, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 147.5 x 8.3 mm | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 145 g | 188 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.45 inches, 1440 x 720 pixels | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 295 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 72.7% | ~ 74.4% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | 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, v4.2 | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | AI Scene Detection, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR | Adreno 505 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | 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, 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 | |