the Xiaomi Redmi 8A dual is an updated variant of the Redmi 8A, featuring dual rear cameras instead of the single sensor found on the original model.Essentially a rebranded Redmi 8, it includes a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The screen incorporates a notch at the top for the front-facing camera.
Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor clocked at 1.95 GHz, paired with an Adreno 505 GPU. It is available in configurations of 2 GB or 3 GB of RAM, combined with 32 GB of internal storage. Storage can be expanded via a microSD card slot supporting up to 1 TB.The rear camera setup consists of a 13 MP primary sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, accompanied by a single LED flash. The front camera housed in the notch is an 8 MP sensor. The phone does not include a fingerprint scanner but supports facial recognition and standard Android security features.
The redmi 8A Dual is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charging through a USB Type-C port. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. Connectivity options include dual SIM support with 4G LTE on both slots.
Additional specifications and features of the Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual are summarized in the accompanying table.
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 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - China |
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 |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 156.5 × 75.4× 9.4 mm |
Weight | 188 grams |
Build | Front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~81.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
Operating System | 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
RAM + ROM | 3/4 GB |
Card Slot | microSD, up to 1TB (uses dedicated slot) |
Camera Type | Double Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) | 13 + 2 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) |
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 |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX, Infrared port |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
FM Radio | Yes, FM radio (wireless) |
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 |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.