Compare: Xiaomi Redmi 8A (2GB RAM) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (3GB RAM)

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The Xiaomi Redmi 8A (3GB RAM) is a slightly better phone, but the Xiaomi Redmi 8A (2GB RAM) is slightly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? It’s a close call, but if your budget allows for it, then Xiaomi Redmi 8A (3GB RAM) might be a slightly better choice.

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	Xiaomi Redmi 8A (2GB RAM)	Xiaomi Redmi 8A (3GB RAM)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	19.8	21.4
Value for Money Score	66.7	65.5
Price	₹ 7,299 onwards	₹ 8,990 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Sep, 2019	Sep, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Low likelihood of getting updated to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Low likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.22 inches	6.22 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1520 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)	720x1520 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight mode, Night mode, Reading mode, Color Temperature Adjustment	2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight mode, Night mode, Reading mode, Color Temperature Adjustment
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439Ranked #88 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439Ranked #88 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 505	Adreno 505
RAM	2 GB	3 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	12MP	12MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	F/1.9 Aperture, Sony IMX363 Sensor, 1.4um Pixel Size, Dual PDAF, 6P Lens	F/1.9 Aperture, Sony IMX363 Sensor, 1.4um Pixel Size, Dual PDAF, 6P Lens
Secondary Camera	8MP	8MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size
Internal Memory	32 GB	32 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes (Wireless)	Yes (Wireless)
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	9.4 mmThick	9.4 mmThick
Weight	188 gmMedium	188 gmMedium
Width	75.4 mmOk for one-handed use	75.4 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating)	Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating)
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 18W Fast Charging	Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor
Other Features	Noise Filtration	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Unlike earlier entry-level Xiaomi phones, this one packs a trendy thin-bezel, tear-drop notch design Excellent construction and tactile feedback The matte finish at the back feels reassuring in the hands, and gives a good grip to the phone Fairly manageable weight-wise at 188g, which is commendable since it packs a large 5000 mAh battery Splash resistant Good, vivid display - one of the better ones in the entry segment - watching movies is an enjoyable experience Packs Gorilla glass 5 protection, which is a huge bonus in this price segment MIUI is a pretty refined and feature packed Android skin - some of the key add-ons include dual apps, second space, in-built call recording and the option to tweak the app icons Dependable performance backed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 octa core processor - daily use is pretty smooth (though of course this phone is not really meant for high-end PUBG sort of gaming) Pretty decent camera quality (front and back) for the price bracket Daylight shots come out reasonably well in bright conditions - AI & HDR help in other conditions Thanks to Dual PD auto focus, it can focus on objects quickly Macro shots are good with good amount of details Portrait mode is decent too The 8-megapixel front camera is ok too - portrait for front camera uses software-based blur, and the edge detection is decent Uses the modern USB-C standard, a first for this price segment Excellent battery life with a massive 5000mAH battery combined with a 720p display - you will comfortably get 2 days of use 18W fast charging support, which is again really commendable for this price point (though only a 10W charger is included in the box) Redmi 8A is another excellent entry-level phone from the Xiaomi camp - it will be an especially good option if battery life is very important to you	Unlike earlier entry-level Xiaomi phones, this one packs a trendy thin-bezel, tear-drop notch design Excellent construction and tactile feedback The matte finish at the back feels reassuring in the hands, and gives a good grip to the phone Fairly manageable weight-wise at 188g, which is commendable since it packs a large 5000 mAh battery Splash resistant Good, vivid display - one of the better ones in the entry segment - watching movies is an enjoyable experience Packs Gorilla glass 5 protection, which is a huge bonus in this price segment MIUI is a pretty refined and feature packed Android skin - some of the key add-ons include dual apps, second space, in-built call recording and the option to tweak the app icons Dependable performance backed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 octa core processor - daily use is pretty smooth (though of course this phone is not really meant for high-end PUBG sort of gaming) Pretty decent camera quality (front and back) for the price bracket Daylight shots come out reasonably well in bright conditions - AI & HDR help in other conditions Thanks to Dual PD auto focus, it can focus on objects quickly Macro shots are good with good amount of details Portrait mode is decent too The 8-megapixel front camera is ok too - portrait for front camera uses software-based blur, and the edge detection is decent Uses the modern USB-C standard, a first for this price segment Excellent battery life with a massive 5000mAH battery combined with a 720p display - you will comfortably get 2 days of use 18W fast charging support, which is again really commendable for this price point (though only a 10W charger is included in the box) Redmi 8A is another excellent entry-level phone from the Xiaomi camp - it will be an especially good option if battery life is very important to you
2-minute Review [Negatives]	Xiaomi has added a Redmi logo on the lower bezel and that feels like a bit of an overkill given there is Redmi already engraved on the back Face unlock is a bit slow/inconsistent at times (and there is no fingerprint sensor) It's of course not as simple and clean as stock (or stock-like) Android phones - very few custom skins are - and like other recent Xiaomi phones, does have plenty of ads (you can disable them though) While the overall camera quality is decent, it's a notch behind its main competitor, the Realme C2, which packs a better dual rear camera setup	Xiaomi has added a Redmi logo on the lower bezel and that feels like a bit of an overkill given there is Redmi already engraved on the back Face unlock is a bit slow/inconsistent at times (and there is no fingerprint sensor) It's of course not as simple and clean as stock (or stock-like) Android phones - very few custom skins are - and like other recent Xiaomi phones, does have plenty of ads (you can disable them though) While the overall camera quality is decent, it's a notch behind its main competitor, the Realme C2, which packs a better dual rear camera setup
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User Reviews	4.4 11,056+ reviews »	4.3 10,326+ reviews »
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