Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2248 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8A which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8A
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.21 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 5990 | Rs. 35101 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 25, 2019 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8A is Rs. 5990. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35101.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.21 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 8A's 6.22 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 8A has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) 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 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.8% than Xiaomi Redmi 8A's ~ 74.4%. Xiaomi Redmi 8A has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has 18.7:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'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 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8A has 12 MP Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) 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 9.0 (Pie) and the second one on v8.1 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) |
| 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 | September 25, 2019 | May, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 175 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 18.7:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 74.4% | ~ 83.8% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Large Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) with autofocus | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | AI Scene Detection, Portrait Mode | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 630 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ |