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Xiaomi Redmi 8A

Xiaomi Redmi 8A
₦105,600
Brand: Xiaomi
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 6.2 inch 720 x 1560 pixels HD+ display
  • Camera 12 MP Main/ 8 MP front
  • Storage 32 GB
  • RAM 2/3 GB
  • CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Snapdragon 439
  • OS Android 9.0 (Pie)

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

9.2
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 10 / 10

The Xiaomi Redmi 8A succeeds the Redmi 7A and serves as a more affordable option to the standard Redmi 8. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor,an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.0 GHz, paired with the Adreno 505 GPU. The device targets budget-conscious users seeking basic android functionality.

The Redmi 8A features a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, resulting in an HD+ output. The screen includes a waterdrop notch that houses the front-facing camera.The device is available in two configurations: 2GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage, and 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage. Both variants support expandable storage via a microSD card slot, accommodating cards up to 1TB.

Camera capabilities include a single 12-megapixel rear sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and LED flash. The front camera is an 8-megapixel sensor located within the notch. The Redmi 8A does not include a fingerprint sensor; instead, it relies on facial recognition, PIN, password, or pattern lock for device security.

A notable feature is the 5000mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charging through a USB Type-C port.The device runs on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and supports dual SIM functionality with 4G LTE connectivity on both SIM slots. Additional sensors include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. The Redmi 8A lacks NFC and does not support wireless charging.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - All Regions including the US, Canada and China
5G Network Bands Does not have support for 5G Network
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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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 (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic body
SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

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)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 2/3 GB
Card Slot microSD, up to 400 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 12 MP main camera
Camera Features Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Sensor size - 1/3.1"
Pixel size - 1.0 μm
Phase detection
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 8-megapixel
Camera Features Sensor size - 1/3.1"
Pixel size - 1.12 μm
Face unlock
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
GPS Yes
FM Radio Yes, Digital FM

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
Wireless Charging No
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. Up to 38 hours
Stand-by Up to 830 hours

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

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