Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)

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

11/28/2020 10:53 AM, updated: 11/2/2021 6:30 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9A X Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

4GB
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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+271 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 PPI
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W80% 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.	vs	10W
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4% Thinner
720x1520 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
6.2"	vs	+6.53"5% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8457IN, MZB8458IN, MZB8459IN	Xiaomi Redmi 9A M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	China
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2019	7/7/2020, Announced: 6/30/2020
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)	77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	271 PPI	269 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 84175 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global, 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 network	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)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 850/900/1800/1900	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 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (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: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, Ocean Green • MIUI 12
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)	Redmi 9A (128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.9W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.4W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)