Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 8 which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual | 32 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18149 | Rs. 13999 |
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Price And Launch
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 April 13, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G is Rs. 13999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8's 6.22 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has display density of 271 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.3% than Xiaomi Redmi 8's ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 32 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 8's 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 8 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | October 9, 2019 | April 13, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm | 79.47 x 171.56 x 8.15 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 210 g |
| Colors | Mist Blue, Sunset Orange, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (1.07Mn) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 271 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 84.3% |
| Brightness | 800nit Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 83% NTSC, TUV Rhineland/SGS eye protection certified, TUV low blue light certification, TUV flicker-free certification, TUV Circadian Friendly, Wet Touch 2.0 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | ISA/NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS/AGPS, Glonass，Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Google Gemini | Circle To Search | Xiaomi Interconnectivity | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Pixel Size: 1.12μm |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1.12μm, 1/4'' |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Unisoc T8300 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 2*A78 2.2Ghz + 6*A55 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | G57 950MHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Features | Bottom Firing Speaker with 200% Volume Boost | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |