Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 8 or Xiaomi Redmi 8A? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in Pakistan, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 8 starts at PKR 27,356 and Xiaomi Redmi 8A starts at PKR 26,334.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 has screen size of 6.22 inches and Xiaomi Redmi 8A has screen size of 6.22 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Xiaomi Redmi 8A comes up with internal storage of 32 MB and RAM of 2 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.9) Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 8 MP Selfie Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) |
| Screen Size | 6.22 inches | 6.22 inches |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Snapdragon 439 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 66 | 60 | |
| OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | |
| Screen Size | 6.22 inches | 6.22 inches | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Snapdragon 439 | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Blue, Red, Green, Black | Black,Red, Blue | |
| Custom UI | MIUI 10 | MIUI 10 | |
| Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 156.3 mm | 156.3 mm | |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Width | 75.4 mm | 75.4 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 720 x 1520 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.22 inches | 6.22 inches | |
| Technology | IPS (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | IPS LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Card Slot | microSD Card | microSD Card | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Snapdragon 439 | |
| CPU | Octa Core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53 | Octa core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53 | |
| External Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 512 GB | |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 505 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama | Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama | |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera | 8 MP Selfie Camera | |
| Primary camera | 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash | 12 MP (f/1.9) Camera with LED Flash | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | |
| FM Radio | Yes, Wireless Radio | Yes, Wireless FM Radio | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v4.2 | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | LTE | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | ||
| Other Features | 18W Quick Charging, P2i Water resistant | 18W Quick Charging, AI Camera, Face Unlock, Water resistant | |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Infrared sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | |
Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with a weight of 190 g whereas Xiaomi Redmi 8A weights around 188 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is 9.4 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 9.4 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash whereas Xiaomi Redmi 8A comes up with 12 MP (f/1.9) Camera with LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Snapdragon 439 and Snapdragon 439 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up microSD Card card slot and Xiaomi Redmi 8A comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Octa Core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53 and used in Xiaomi Redmi 8A is Octa core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53.