Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better resolution of 2280 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8A which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8A
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 8999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 25, 2019 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8A is Rs. 7999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8A has screen size of 6.22 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 6.3 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8A has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.7% than Xiaomi Redmi 8A's ~ 74.4%. Xiaomi Redmi 8A has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8'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 Note 8 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 8A's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 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 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8A | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 8A | Redmi Note 8 |
| 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 | October 16, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 191 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 | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 74.4% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass |
| 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, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Scene Detection, Portrait Mode | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| 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 665 |
| 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 Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC |
| 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 | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |