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Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 X Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) 04Points
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Xiaomi Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)

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Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) vs Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+1/2.55" inches22%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)3%
Thinner
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels131%
Higher resolution screen
271 PPIvs+395 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"vs+6.53"5%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(quad camera) 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP132%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
5000 mAhvs+5020 mAh1%
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
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

32 Common items in both devices
32GB (21GB available) / 32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
ModelRedmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8457IN, MZB8458IN, MZB8459INXiaomi Redmi 9 (Global) M2004J19G
Country or region available(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date9/1/20196/10/2020
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)271 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features400nits[typ]400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 12

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (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-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 650MhzARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 201829 (v8)
Geekbench: 1325 (v5.1)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
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 Mbps300/50 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 networkCDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal, India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(quad camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm 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 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, 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 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5020 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)31 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
• MIUI 11
• Sony IMX363 back camera sensor
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
• 10W charger included

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)Redmi 9 (32GB NFC)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.913W/kg (head), 0.999W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.711W/kg (head), 1.059W/kg (body)
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