Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9i has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 9i has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 8A which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 9i has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8A
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A | Xiaomi Redmi 9i |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 7190 | Rs. 7999 |
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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. 7190. The launch Date of the second phone is September 15, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9i is Rs. 7999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8A has screen size of 6.22 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 9i's 6.53 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 269 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 9i has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81% than Xiaomi Redmi 8A's ~ 74.4%. Xiaomi Redmi 8A has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9i has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9i's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8A's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 9i has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9i'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 9i's 5 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 10 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A | Xiaomi Redmi 9i |
| 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 | September 15, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 194 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 | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 74.4% | ~ 81% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 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 |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | E-Compass, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, G-sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i Technology | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) with autofocus | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with autofocus |
| Features | AI Scene Detection, Portrait Mode | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| 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 |
| 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, 10W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 162 hours | |