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Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB) 03Points
5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 7A X
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)

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!

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)} 3 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB) vs Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+295 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
16GB (9GB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)2%
Thinner
720x1440 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels6%
Higher resolution screen
5.45"vs+6.2"14%
Larger screen
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches14%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+18W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

34 Common items in both devices
2GHz 64bit Octa-core
2GB LPDDR3
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
ModelRedmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Other model namesRedmi 7A (Global) M1903C3EG, M1903C3EH, M1903C3EI, MZB7813EUXiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8457IN, MZB8458IN, MZB8459IN
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)India
(Europe), (Global, International), India
(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date7/1/20199/1/2019
Depth9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)70.41 x 146.3 millimeters (2.77 x 5.76 in)75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.45" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels (18:9)720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)295 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Global, India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
VoLTE
M1903C3EG, MZB7813EU (Global version):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
M1903C3EI, MZB7995IN, MZB7798IN, MZB7799IN, M1903C3EH (India, APAC version):
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
LTE Cat4
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby456 hours (19 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
• MIUI 12
• Sony IMX486 back camera sensor
• WiFi Display
• 10W fast charge support, but includes normal 5W charger*
• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
• MIUI 11
• Sony IMX363 back camera sensor
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.56W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)feature not registered
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