Xiaomi Redmi 5a vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A

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 5a: 51 g lighter

    Redmi 5a:
    137 g
    Redmi 8A:
    188 g
  • Width

    Redmi 5a: 5.3 mm narrower

    Redmi 5a:
    70.1 mm
    Redmi 8A:
    75.4 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 5a: 1.2 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi 5a:
    5 in
    Redmi 8A:
    6.2 in
  • Chipset

    Redmi 5a:
    Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
    Redmi 8A:
    Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
  • Depth

    Redmi 5a: 1 mm thinner

    Redmi 5a:
    8.4 mm
    Redmi 8A:
    9.4 mm
  • Height

    Redmi 5a: 16.1 mm shorter

    Redmi 5a:
    140.4 mm
    Redmi 8A:
    156.5 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. Redmi 5a

    Height:
    140.4 mm
    Width:
    70.1 mm
    Depth:
    8.4 mm
  2. 2. Redmi 8A

    Height:
    156.5 mm +16.1 mm versus Redmi 5a
    Width:
    75.4 mm +5.3 mm versus Redmi 5a
    Depth:
    9.4 mm +1 mm versus Redmi 5a

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi 5a

    137 g

  2. 2. Redmi 8A

    188 g

    +51 g versus Redmi 5a

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. Redmi 5a

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

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

Redmi 8A has approximately 39.2% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 5a.

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 Redmi 5a, Redmi 8A, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi 5aRedmi 8A
32 GB Unknown 2 / 3 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations
Redmi 5a: Original memory entry

32 GB · 3 GB RAM 16 GB · 2 GB RAM

Practical features

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

1. Redmi 5a

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Redmi 8A

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 512 GB (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. Redmi 5a

    3000 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi 8A

    5000 mAh

    +2000 mAh versus Redmi 5a

Specifications

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1. Redmi 5a2. Redmi 8A

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi 5a, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationRedmi 5aRedmi 8A
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 140.4 Х 70.1 Х 8.4 mm
  • 156.5 Х 75.4 Х 9.4 mm
Weight
  • 137 g
  • 188 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5" inch
  • 6.2" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 720 x 1520 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 32GB 2GB RAM
  • 32GB 3GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 5000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 7.1.2 (Nougat); MIUI 10
  • Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi 5a, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationRedmi 5aRedmi 8A
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 68.0 cm2
  • 95.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 69.1%
  • 81.3%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 296 PPI
  • 271 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi 5a, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationRedmi 5aRedmi 8A
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 12 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.2
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • dual pixel PDAF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1.12µm
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi 5a, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationRedmi 5aRedmi 8A
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 308
  • Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score *
  • 32456
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 660
  • 864
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 2014
  • 3669
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 1368
Unknown
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 87337
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 124
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 410
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi 5a, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationRedmi 5aRedmi 8A
Release date
  • 2017
  • November
  • 2019
  • September
Colors
  • Gold
  • Dark Gray
  • Rose Gold
  • Blue
  • Midnight Black
  • Ocean Blue
  • Sunset Red
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 110 EUR
  • 100 EUR
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
  • Front glass
  • plastic body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi 5a, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationRedmi 5aRedmi 8A
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • 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)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300) - Global LTE band 1(2100)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - India LTE band 1(2100)
  • 34(2000)
  • 39(1900)
  • 41(2500) - China
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi 5a, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationRedmi 5aRedmi 8A
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
  • built-in antenna
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi 5a, Redmi 8A.
SpecificationRedmi 5aRedmi 8A
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • Infrared port - For India; China
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W - Splash resistant