Vertu Aster vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Redmi 8A Dual: 5 g lighter

    Aster:
    193 g
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    188 g
  • Width

    Aster: 6.4 mm narrower

    Aster:
    69 mm
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    75.4 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Aster: 1.52 in smaller diagonal

    Aster:
    4.7 in
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    6.22 in
  • Chipset

    Aster:
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Aster:
    Single
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    Dual
  • Depth

    Redmi 8A Dual: 1.8 mm thinner

    Aster:
    11.2 mm
    Redmi 8A Dual:
    9.4 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Aster

    Height:
    143.4 mm
    Width:
    69 mm
    Depth:
    11.2 mm +1.8 mm versus Redmi 8A Dual
  2. 2. Redmi 8A Dual

    Height:
    156.5 mm +13.1 mm versus Aster
    Width:
    75.4 mm +6.4 mm versus Aster
    Depth:
    9.4 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Aster

    193 g

    +5 g versus Redmi 8A Dual

  2. 2. Redmi 8A Dual

    188 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Aster

    Screen diagonal:
    4.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    60.9 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 8A Dual

    Screen diagonal:
    6.22 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    96.6 cm²

Redmi 8A Dual has approximately 58.6% more rectangular screen area than Aster.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Aster, Redmi 8A Dual, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageAsterRedmi 8A Dual
32 GB Not recorded 2 / 3 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations
64 GB 2 GB RAM Not recorded

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Aster

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

2. Redmi 8A Dual

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Aster

    2275 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi 8A Dual

    5000 mAh

    +2725 mAh versus Aster

Specifications

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1. Aster2. Redmi 8A Dual

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Aster, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationAsterRedmi 8A Dual
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm
  • 156.5 Х 75.4 Х 9.4 mm
Weight
  • 193 g
  • 188 g
Technology
  • Sapphire crystal glass
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4.7" inch
  • 6.22" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 720 x 1520 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 64 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 32GB 2GB RAM
  • 32GB 3GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2275 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 5000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 11
Chipset
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Aster, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationAsterRedmi 8A Dual
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 59.9 cm2
  • 96.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 60.5%
  • 81.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 473 PPI
  • 270 PPI
Screen protection
  • Sapphire crystal glass
  • oleophobic coating
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Aster, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationAsterRedmi 8A Dual
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Dual
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • Hasselblad certified
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • (wide)
  • 1/3.1''
  • 1.12µm
  • PDAF -2 MP
  • f/2.4
  • (depth)
Functions
  • Dual-LED flash
  • HDR
Video
  • Yes
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 2.1 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 2.1 MP
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/4''
  • 1.12µm
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Aster, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationAsterRedmi 8A Dual
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
  • Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 330
  • Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score *
  • 37242
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 509
  • 864
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 887
  • 3669
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 95326
General specs
General specs — specifications for Aster, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationAsterRedmi 8A Dual
Release date
  • 2014
  • October
  • 2020
  • February 11
Colors
  • Onyx Calf
  • Lagoon Calf
  • Blush Calf
  • Caviar Karung
  • Tangerine Karung
  • Raspberry Ostrich
  • Cognac Ostrich
  • Sky White
  • Sea Blue
  • Midnight Grey
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 5440 EUR
  • 80 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)
Unknown
Body build Unknown
  • Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • plastic back
  • plastic frame
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Aster, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationAsterRedmi 8A Dual
SIM card
  • Nano-SIM
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 17(700)
  • 20(800)
  • 25(1900)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 8(900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • aptX
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Aster, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationAsterRedmi 8A Dual
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
  • built-in antenna
Others
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • 400 nits typ. brightness
Other features
Other features — specifications for Aster, Redmi 8A Dual.
SpecificationAsterRedmi 8A Dual
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging 18W -Power bank/Reverse charging - Splash resistant