Xiaomi Redmi 8A

  • Released 2019, September
    188g, 9.4mm thickness
    Android 9.0; MIUI 11
    32GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 6.2"
    720x1520 pixels
  • 12MP
    1080p
  • 2/3GB RAM
    Snapdragon 439
  • 5000mAh
    Li-Po

Xiaomi Redmi 8A - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300) - Global
  LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - India
  LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - China
Speed HSPA, LTE-A
Launch Announced 2019, September
Status Available. Released 2019, September
Body Dimensions 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight 188 g (6.63 oz)
Build Front glass, plastic body
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
 Splash resistant
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.2 inches, 95.9 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Platform OS Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 11
Chipset Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU Adreno 505
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Main Camera Single 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4�m, dual pixel PDAF
Features LED flash, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12�m
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Infrared port Yes
Radio FM Radio, built-in antenna
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery   Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
Charging Fast battery charging 18W
Misc Colors Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
Price $ 95.99 / £ 89.99 / ₹ 6,499

Xiaomi Redmi 8A - User Reviews

  • Yes it does

  • he is born in future, but had come to visit past and buy the phone and gone back to future

  • It don't have infrared

  • The 8A is exactly the 7A but with a larger screen (6.2" vs 5.45") and battery (5k vs 4k mAh).

  • Does it have an it sensor

  • Why no android 10?

  • Can we install custom rom that based on arm64?, cause the processor is 64bit architecture

  • It's A CAT4 Device.

  • Sorry Anyone knows it is cat 4 or 6?

  • What ? You had used it for two years? This Redmi 8A just released on Sept'19. OMG. Please be careful on your words to prevent confusion....

  • The phone has been out for a few months.... How have you been using it for years???

  • I using thisa fon within a two yoears time no complaints very good

  • Really? I suggest you check out the WiFi settings

  • yes.it has face unlock

  • Does it have face recognition?

  • Can you play PUBG in this redmi 8A?

  • Can't play pubg on redmi 8a using wifi. Any solutio?

  • SAR Value Of This Model Is H: 0.33 B: 1.00

  • it's too big, shame

  • It is 32 bit.

  • No. Redmi 8a doesnot have the ir blaster. It's the redmi 8 which has the ir blaster.

  • is redmi 8a 64bit kernel?

  • Thanks for the definition of IR blaster of xiaomi phones

  • It does have IR Blaster!

  • I think this phone does not support " Infrared port "

  • IR Blaster one of the common features of xiaomi smartphones. Uses as a remote for some devices or electronics like TV, Air conditioner and also the devices of xiaomi mi home items.

  • Google it

  • Pls what is the job of the ir blaster on Xiaomi phones

  • Do Redmi 8a support aptX and aptX HD codecs via Bluetooth? It's not declared in specs like it's done for Redmi 7.

  • It has a dedicated MC slot and it has Sony camera sensor

  • IR Blaster Missing

  • Is this true dual SIM or only hybrid SIM phone? Which sensor of both cameras are inside Sony,Samsung or Omnivision?

  • When MIUI 11 update will be available in redmi 8A Globally

  • Nah, it's a the same 32bit, you can install Google Camera on 7a, or 8a, but only up to 3.2 Gcam versions..

  • Guys please run your usual battery test on this device. eagerly waiting to see the results, must be superb!!!

  • This device haven't ir blaster.

  • Please post endurance rating for this phone.

  • Arsitekture 32 bit maybe

  • No... U can't install Google Camera on Redmi 7A as it has 32-bit Android Pie.. Hope 8a is having 64-bit OS..

  • Redmi 8a owners.... Please tell me d kernel architecture of 8A... As 7A had 32-bit Android, I m worried about 8a..

  • that doesn't makes sense, Type C should be all the same size connector.

  • You cant because Note 8 Pro uses MediaTek, but in Note 8, Redmi 8, this, Redmi 8a, even in Redmi 7a, yes you can.. Just install .apk and thats it.. MediaTek no thanks

  • It doesn't have a notification led light when you charge the phone

  • It has a type C port so usual data cable would not work on it.Always use the original charger and dataport

  • It has a slightly wider pin for charging so don't put the usual pin on the cable in it. You can damage the charging pin

  • It has Face, but no fingerprint scanner

  • This phone had face unlock or fingerprint sensor

  • Congrats Xiaomi the first Android Vendor who has Type C port in all new line up series now even very basic phone is equipped with Type C now

  • Is 3GB RAM variant of Xiaomi Redmi 8A will be available in Philippines? Because it said in specs it has a 3GB ram option if you like a higher ram.!!! I don't want a 2GB ram I want 3GB RAM so please be so sell the 3GB ram variant of xiaomi redmi 8a in the Philippines. Can you anyone rply about my opinion.

  • its very bad if Mi removed IR blaster in final retail version

  • There's a 4GB 64GB variant for the 8A released in china. I have bought it at about 100 usd. Waiting for it to ship over. I don't see a point in getting the Redmi 8. Its either the 7A or the 7 for the budget conscious. 8A for those that wants the 5000mah and type c.

  • there is no IR blaster in redmi 8a.. update the spec guys..

  • no you can install google camera on note 8 pro it comes with 2 api i saw many videos installing google camera on note 8 pro

  • nope it isn't even throttle itself: ­

  • Just no MediaTek :D Qualcomm is better, also, you can install Google camera, in MediaTek devices, you can't (for example in Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro)

  • Yes i know it have more capacity (4000mAh vs 5000mAh), but, also, screen is biger (5.45" vs 6.22"), i ask in real life usage, if someone have Xiaomi Redmi 8a, to write about battry life compared to Xiaomi Redmi 7a, 7a have good enough battery, so i guess 8a will be even better, and for second device it seems pretty good, like i said, now is about 85 euros, for 10-15 days will be even cheaper.. Yes you right 8a have 8mp front, 7a have 5mp froint, i also like fact that now use CGG5 and have 2.5D glass (7a have flat glass). I think, back camera was also 12mp in 7a, in Global (and China) versions, but 8a have better Sony sensor 363. Thank you for info

  • Helio P22 is faster than this potato chip, give us real chip! >:c

  • Upgrading to a flagship one is better, These Redmi phones' specs are very similar compared to previous. I could saved more by not purchasing redmi 6A to 8A. I am currently using redmi 5A and mi cc9

  • More capacity compared to redmi 7a, that is you will have a better battery life. Same CPU, same power usage. Screen is bigger. Resolution:720 x 1520Vs 720x1440 Rear: 12Mp Vs 13Mp Front: 8Mp Vs 5Mp

  • Price on aliexpress 85 euros for 2/32GB, Global version, 15 euros more than Redmi 7a (with same config).. So, can anyone tell us, because its on sale in India, how is the battery life, compared to Redmi 7a (5k vs 4k) is it better, or same?

  • Price of 2/32 variant in India? If it's more expensive then I'll stay to my Redmi 7A even if Redmi 8A is better

  • 9 October Xiaomi Redmi 8a, and Xiaomi Redmi 8, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is on sale in Global version.

  • y u no helio p22?! d:

  • Notification led also

  • Ir blaster is removed

  • Anybody know when Redmi 7A came to Europe after it released for India?

  • It's only launched in India now. As for other countries, we'll have to wait... who knows for how long.

  • Is it bolte & duel sim is 4g allow.

  • 3gb ram available

  • Is this phone already available on the market or not yet? Because here in my country, Redmi 7a is on selling..

  • 3GB version not available on line

  • I want to know wt is sar eu value of this phone.

  • that's why i love xiaomi

  • The answer is the batteries much larger capacity means bigger mass and that equals to weight.

  • Xiaomi made it possible

  • Storge space running out why All copies sold no playstore and list download go wait all list at brain mi all never u do business no don't understand done company have mean that they are new update download now no this sold only mi good no fail done Othe new look

  • Right

  • I guess, Redmi 8a Pro, and Redmi 8, are identical phones, just, 8a Pro is for India, Redmi 8 for the rest of the world. You can buy Diaomi Redmi 8 (there is pictures of the phone also), price for 3/32 is 120 euros, 4/64 130 euros.. Global version, and yes, thats the phone that was leak month or two ago (red one phone), spec are same as Resmi 8a (same processor, same 5k battery, same type c port, cgg 5 front, screen 6.22".. Etc), but Redmi 8 (Redmi 8a Pro) have dual cameras on the back, also fps..

  • Larger battery as well as screen I believe.

  • TIME to make specifications page of REDMI 8A PRO, REDMI 8 & REDMI 8 PRO here in gsmarena

  • Where is the IR blaster?

  • People in various countries are going to doctors because of fingers pains due to the use of heavy mobiles pro

  • Why did the phone become heavier just cause of corning?

  • Looks fine

  • bottle neck? camera and screen?

  • Sd735?

  • Thank you

  • nice spec how bout nfc next update on low-middle phone xiaomi? 😁

  • redmi note 8 pro .... G90T>>> quad 64MP>>>IPS redmi note 8T......SD735 >>>dual 48MP>>>AMOLED

  • snapdragon 439 = 4×1.95GHz + 4×1.45GHz

  • There is two great phone in mid range from Xiaomi, in Global versions.. First is Xiaomi Mi9 Lite, good processor, good design, good battery, good, Super Amoled screen.. But in my opinion, even better phone (because there is no notch at all) is Xiaomi Mi9T

  • In India, Redmi 8a will be on sale tomorrow in 11:59am (29 sept) gia flipkart and i guess mi store(s)

  • There is no IR blaster in this phone, on top of the phone is just secondary microphone, you can check there is 100 videos on Youtube, unboxing Redmi 8a. But then again, since Redmi 4a Xiaomi does not have that sensor in 'a' lineup.. Maybe, Redmi 8a Pro (Redmi 8), will have, we will see in a 4 days

  • Your welcome

  • Looks like a good phone and pricing is also good, but isn't available online in India.I will check out at brick and mortar shops. Release date September 2019

  • Redmi 8 pro = Mi A3 Lite

  • I was thinking the same. Needs to be confirmed

  • Thanx brother

  • xiaomi better to make redmi note 8t with sd735 + amoled + 48mp so who wanna 64mp must go to buy redmi note 8 pro & increase the amount of ram instead of decrease it in 8a 16gb/3gb 32gb/3gb variants its so much better

  • The specifications here say that this phone has InfraRed ... must be a mistake. I don't think this phone has it.

  • 83-84 euros

  • Mostly of the people said Realme phones are good for gameplay except the camera was a little su*k !! So what about Xiaomi ?? Did they hot like an iron after we played Mobile Legends ??

  • How is that with euro

  • Redmi 8 have similar design, just 2 cameras on the back, and fps under those cameras, also 5000mah battery, same screen and resolution like this, 8A, also same processor 439 (Redmi 7 have 632).. Global version of Redmi 8, goes on sale from 1 October, price for 3/32GB will be about 130 euros, 4/64, 140 euros.

  • Does it have led notification?

  • great deal i guess.. im changing redmi note 4 snap 625 2017 launch to this handset, because its latest and cheapest

  • led notification ????

  • its an entry level phone

  • No,on lower setting he can play every game with this smartphone. This is not like Intel celeron on laptops...

  • or Redmi Note 8 Pro

  • so redmi 8 & redmi 8 pro maybe come with indsiplay fingerprint

  • 6999 only

  • In bangladesh it's 9500 Ok I will buy it at the last of the year

  • 98$

  • For games you need another phone, for a different price. Like pocophone

  • No it won't the display doesn't consume that much of battery

  • from 146.3mm in 7A to 156.5mm in 8A 10MM INCREASE TALL + 1000mah increase this 1000mah its useless bcuz this 10mm more will eat 1000mah battery the performance of battery in 7A & 8A will equal, maybe even 7a will keep screen on more than 8a TOO BAD AT LEAST MAKE one of REDMI 8 & 8 PRO SMALLER THAN 150MM

  • 4+ 64 ????????

  • add a-side mounted fingerprint + sd460 or sd640

  • Go with Redmi 8/Note 8 then

  • No eyes could notice 25ppi difference

  • please for the redmi 8 version make a screen that is 5.5 inches or under 6 inches so it is simple in handheld especially for young people now with a weter drop camera model and a dual 2 rear camera just place in the middle not on the side like its predecessor 7A if possible at least Snapdragon 450 / 63x can also use the P25 / P30 Helio version if the Helio P22 / P35 is not suitable for gaming. thank you

  • Why are new phones so big and heavy ? Every day displays get bigger and bigger but screen pixel densities are falling down !! Redmi 7a -- 295 ppi Redmi 8a -- 270 ppi !!

  • Xiaomi Redmi.8A 3GB Ram Or 32GB Rom price please

  • A lot of things fine but except that 3GB RAM :( I like to play games so I need at least 4GB RAM

  • Redmi 8a v/s realme 3i

  • Good mobile

  • Best budget phone with pricetag around 100 ever made i think. Whos with me?

  • 12mp with 1.4micron for 100..wth

  • The battery 5000 mAh is amazing but without super AMOLED

  • Xiaomi pulling Moto G7 on us by placing their branding on the front... Guess you could cover it up with tape, I guess.

  • If BLU can make 6.3" in 155.4x71.8 so can Xiaomi... Even Samsung have 5.9" in 144.4x69.2... This is just too big, too thick and too heavy.

  • Nowadays Redmi non note series are now Phablet size 6.2 inches

  • Not true. Just look at dimensions most of the 6+" devices are at least 75x155 and you can't call them compact.

  • Best budget device on the market.

  • And its the same sensor that pixel uses and bunch of other flashship phones uses

  • SD 439 has double benchmarks than SD 430 and its also way more power efficent

  • "USB C" in entry level phone, very nice.

  • Too big and heavy phone, spec. for the A series, 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm and 188g - way too big, it's a phablet, not a phone.

  • Bro, I salute you, you have very deep knowledge about mobile phones, How is it possible if Redmi 8 having 1.25, and it's lighter version having flagship camera sensor....

  • Its just lilbit chipset upgrade then my Redmi 3s. But its sad , this phone dont have any fingerprint security. After all budget best in under $100

  • What about the fast charger, they haven't mention about Qualcomm quick charge anywhere

  • So no more compact basic phones from Xiaomi.

  • USB Type-C and 18W charging. Both features that Redmi 8 is now confirmed to have

  • Adrian, these phones are rally compact, just because the screen is 6.2 that does not mean the phone is big, these phone has the almost the same body ratio that the old 5.5 devices, therefore it will really difficult to have a 5.5 nowadays..

  • Why

  • Add a fingerprint sensor and this will be perfect.

  • Tryout Infinix, Billion and Gome, those guys got you covered.

  • That's asking for to much xiaomi "A" series are entry level not med-range so look for other brands that offer this specs with the price of "A" series.

  • It's worth is less then that of Redmi note 4 or any 16:9 5.5" phone

  • This is a killer, really! I can't believe, does it really have a type-C and 1/2.55" camera sensor?

  • go for infinix hot 8

  • better than my phone redmi 7a, but hey, some specs are same

  • please use the helio p25 or helio p35 GPU MALI chipset do not use PowerVR GPU or at least Snapdragon 450 not 439 because the snapdragon 439 is still a bug in the gps is not locked or the location is still moving

  • please launch a 5.5 inch screen smartphone with a water drop model with the following specifications internal 16/2 or 32/3 cpu Snapdragon 450 / 66x or helio p25 / p30