Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 9 has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 8A which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8A
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
| RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.22 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual | 12 MP |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 7190 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 27, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 is Rs. 7999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 25, 2019 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8A is Rs. 7190.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8A has screen size of 6.22 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 8A has IPS LCD Screen type. Both have same 269 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 9 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81% than Xiaomi Redmi 8A's ~ 74.4%. Xiaomi Redmi 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 8A has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9'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 9 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9's 13 MP + 2 MP Dual 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 9's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
| 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 | August 27, 2020 | September 25, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 188 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 74.4% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vibration Motor, Distance Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Aaccelerometer, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, Protected by P2i | Yes, P2i Technology |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, AI Portrait Mode, Face Recognition, AI Beautify 5.0, AI Scene Detection | AI Scene Detection, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP f/2.2 | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | 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 | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |