Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2019 7:31 PM, updated: 7/8/2020 9:02 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)	vs	12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)16% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP42% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1440 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels6% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+271 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.99"	vs	+6.2"4% Larger screen
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) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3080 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+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.
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	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

32GB (21GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Other model names	红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl	Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8457IN, MZB8458IN, MZB8459IN
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Global, International), India
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	5/1/2018	9/1/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)	75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
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	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1803E6G Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 M1803E6G Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	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 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, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm 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 S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
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 S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
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	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
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	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black • MIUI 10 • 18:9 screen	• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
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