Xiaomi Redmi 2A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 2A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2019 5:21 PM, updated: 8/23/2020 9:29 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 X Xiaomi Redmi 2A 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2A	vs	23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)42% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)27 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)13% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+409 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+6.3"34% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 13MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Hongmi 2A, Xiaomi Redmi 2A Dual-Sim	Mi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	3/1/2015	9/26/2019
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Leadcore InnoPower LC1860C	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T628 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100	M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12/13 VoLTE M1908C3JG version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 6.0	• Colors: Space Black, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue • MIUI 10
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 2A	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered