Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 10A. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 10A which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 10A
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 | Xiaomi Redmi 10A | 
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | 
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.53 in | 
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB | 
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 13 MP | 
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 10999 | 
The launch Date of the first phone is May 25, 2021. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is April 20, 2022. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 10A is Rs. 10999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 10A's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 10A has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has display density of 409 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 10A has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 10A has better screen to body ratio of ~ 82.1% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 10A has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 10A's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 10A (32 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 10A's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 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 10A's 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 11.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 | Xiaomi Redmi 10A | 
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 8 2021 | Redmi 10A | 
| 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 | May 25, 2021 | April 20, 2022 | 
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.4 mm | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 
| Weight | 190 g | 194 g | 
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | 
| Touch | Yes | Yes | 
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | 
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 269 PPI | 
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 82.1% | 
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Brightness : 400nit typ, Contrast: 1500:1, NTSC : 70% | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | 
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | 
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB | 
| Card Slot | Yes | 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, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | 
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, microUSB | 
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | 
| IR Blaster | Yes | No | 
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | 
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear | 
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | 
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | 
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | 
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | 
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | 
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED | 
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v11 | 
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G25 | 
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 8X Cortex-A53 cores 2.0GHz & 8X Cortex-A53 cores 1.5GHz | 
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | ARM GE8320 | 
| Java | No | No | 
| Browser | Yes | 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 | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |