Xiaomi Redmi 8 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.22 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual | 12 MP |
| Price | Rs. 18149 | Rs. 6689 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Rs. 18149. The launch Date of the second phone is September 25, 2019 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8A is Rs. 6689.
Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has display density of 271 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8A has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.7% than Xiaomi Redmi 8A's ~ 74.4%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19:9.
Xiaomi Redmi 8's larger 3 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8A's lower 2 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 32 GB.
They both have the same 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 9.0 (Pie) version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 8 | 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 | October 9, 2019 | September 25, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 271 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 74.4% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | 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 | Yes, P2i Technology |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma | AI Scene Detection, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 505 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support |