Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
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India · 2GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.7
69 reviews
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1 review

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

Specs Xiaomi Redmi 8A prices Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual price comparison Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
India · 2GB · 32GB
Inches 6.22" 6.22"
Resolution HD+ HD+
Usable surface 81% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19:9
Dimensions 75.4 mm
156.5 mm
9.4 mm 		75.4 mm
156.5 mm
9.4 mm
Weight 188 g 188 g
Micro SnapD. 439
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 439
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 118.350
v9 		118.350
v9
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro

Release Date
Release date September 2019,
7 years ago 		February 2020,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global India

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
Size
75.4 mm • 156.5 mm • 9.4 mm
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75.4 mm • 156.5 mm • 9.4 mm
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Weight 188 g 188 g
Usable surface 81 % 81 %
Materials Plastic, P2i Nano coating Plastic, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Blue
Red
White
Blue
Gray

Screen
Diagonal 6.22" 6.22"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1520 px 		HD+
720 x 1520 px
Density 271 Pixels per inch 271 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 70% NTSC
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 70% NTSC
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.7
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Is it comfortable?
8.0
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.5
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.95 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.45 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.95 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.45 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 Qualcomm Adreno 505

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM LPDDR3 RAM

Antutu
Score
118.350
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 15% of devices
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118.350
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 13% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.0
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.2
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.3
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" --
2
Camera type
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Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.5
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Quality of nighttime photos
5.9
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Quality of selfies
7.0
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Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.3
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Quality of the GPS
8.2
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And the WiFi?
7.8
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 24%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V12 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 7 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 1%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Prices
Prices unavailable
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