The Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM, 64GB) is a slightly better phone than the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3GB RAM, 32GB), and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM, 64GB)!
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM, 64GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3GB RAM, 32GB) | |
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Buy Now | Buy | Buy |
Excellence Score |
21.9 |
17.4 |
Value for Money Score |
68.7 |
55.2 |
Price | ₹ 7,999 onwards | ₹ 8,290 onwards |
Launch Date (India) | Jun, 2020 | Jun, 2018 |
Expected Launch Date | N/A | N/A |
Smartphone OS | Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10 | Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to Android 10 |
Touchscreen | Yes (Capacitive) | Yes (Capacitive) |
Screen Size | 6.22 inches | 5.99 inches |
Screen Resolution | 720x1520 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch) | 720x1440 pixels (~ 269 pixels per inch) |
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels | Yes | Yes |
Scratch Resistant Display | Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Display Features | 2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight mode, Night mode, Reading mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | 2.5D Curved Glass, Night display, Sunlight display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment |
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad | ||
Processor | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
Processor Type | Octa Core | Octa Core |
Processor Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 506 |
RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G | Yes | Yes |
5G | ||
VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
WiFi | Yes | Yes |
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling | Yes | |
GPS | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Connecting Port | USB-C | microUSB |
Primary Camera | 13MP + 2MP | 12MP + 5MP |
Camera Auto-Focus | Yes | Yes |
Camera Flash | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Recording | Yes (Full HD) | Yes (Full HD) |
Other Camera Features | 13MP: 5P Lens; f/2.2 aperture; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: 3P Lens; f/2.4 aperture; 1.75um Pixel Size, PDAF | 12MP: F/2.2 Aperture, 1.25um Pixel Size, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), Portrait mode, HDR, Panorama, Low light enhancement, Face recognition |
Secondary Camera | 8MP | 16.0MP |
Secondary Camera Features | F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size | F/2.0 Aperture, LED Flash, Automatic HDR, Bokeh Effect, Beautify 4.0, 79.8° wide-angle Lens |
Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
Expandable Memory Slot | Yes, up to 512 GB | Yes, up to 256 GB |
Contacts Storage | Unlimited | Unlimited |
SMS Storage | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Music Player | Yes | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes (Wireless) | Yes |
Dual SIM | GSM+GSM | GSM+GSM |
Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.1 mm |
Weight | 188 gm | 170 gm |
Width | 75.4 mm | 77.3 mm |
Audio Output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Water Resistant | Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating) | |
Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3080 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 | |
Included Fast Charger | ||
Other Battery Parameters | N/A | N/A |
Fingerprint sensor | Yes | |
Other Features | Noise Filtration | Full-screen Gestures; WiFi Display; Noise Filtration |
2-minute Review [Positives] | N/A |
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2-minute Review [Negatives] | N/A |
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Expert Reviews | N/A |
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User Reviews | ||
Official Website | Official Website » | Official Website » |
Unofficial specs? | N/A | N/A |