Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

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: 21 g lighter

    Redmi 8A Dual:
    188 g
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    209 g
  • Width

    Redmi 8A Dual: 1.3 mm narrower

    Redmi 8A Dual:
    75.4 mm
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    76.7 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 8A Dual: 0.45 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi 8A Dual:
    6.22 in
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    6.67 in
  • Chipset

    Redmi 8A Dual:
    Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Redmi 8A Dual:
    Dual
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    Quad
  • Depth

    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: 0.6 mm thinner

    Redmi 8A Dual:
    9.4 mm
    Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
    8.8 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 8A Dual

    Height:
    156.5 mm
    Width:
    75.4 mm
    Depth:
    9.4 mm +0.6 mm versus Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  2. 2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

    Height:
    165.5 mm +9 mm versus Redmi 8A Dual
    Width:
    76.7 mm +1.3 mm versus Redmi 8A Dual
    Depth:
    8.8 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi 8A Dual

    188 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

    209 g

    +21 g versus Redmi 8A Dual

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 8A Dual

    Screen diagonal:
    6.22 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    96.6 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

    Screen diagonal:
    6.67 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    20:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    107.4 cm²

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has approximately 11.2% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 8A Dual.

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 8A Dual, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi 8A DualRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
32 GB 2 / 3 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations Not recorded
64 GB Not recorded 6 GB RAM
128 GB Not recorded 6 / 8 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations

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 8A Dual

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

2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

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. Redmi 8A Dual

    5000 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

    5020 mAh

    +20 mAh versus Redmi 8A Dual

Specifications

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1. Redmi 8A Dual2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationRedmi 8A DualRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 156.5 Х 75.4 Х 9.4 mm
  • 165.5 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
Weight
  • 188 g
  • 209 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.22" inch
  • 6.67" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1520 px
  • 1080 x 2400 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32GB 2GB RAM
  • 32GB 3GB RAM
  • 64GB 6GB RAM
  • 128GB 6GB RAM
  • 128GB 8GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 5000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 5020 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 11
  • Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
  • Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationRedmi 8A DualRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 96.6 cm2
  • 107.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 19:9 (height:width)
  • 20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 81.8%
  • 84.6%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 270 PPI
  • 395 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationRedmi 8A DualRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Dual
  • 64 MP
  • Quad
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • (wide)
  • 1/3.1''
  • 1.12µm
  • PDAF -2 MP
  • f/2.4
  • (depth)
  • 64 MP
  • f/1.9
  • (wide)
  • 1/1.72"
  • 0.8µm
  • PDAF -8 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 13mm (ultrawide)
  • 1/4.0"
  • 1.12µm -5 MP
  • f/2.4
  • (macro)
  • 1.12µm -2 MP
  • (depth)
Functions
  • HDR
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 32 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/4''
  • 1.12µm
  • 32 MP
  • (wide)
  • 1/2.8''
  • 0.8µm
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationRedmi 8A DualRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
  • Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 505
  • Adreno 618
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 864
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 3669
Unknown
Antutu 8 score *
  • 95326
  • 278625
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationRedmi 8A DualRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Release date
  • 2020
  • February 11
  • 2020
  • March 12
Colors
  • Sky White
  • Sea Blue
  • Midnight Grey
  • Aurora Blue
  • Glacier white
  • Interstellar Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 80 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Body build
  • Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • plastic back
  • plastic frame
  • Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • plastic frame
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationRedmi 8A DualRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
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 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 8(900)
  • 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)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 8(900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE-A
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • 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 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
  • NavIC
USB
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationRedmi 8A DualRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Radio
  • FM radio
  • built-in antenna
  • FM radio
  • recording
Others
  • 400 nits typ. brightness
  • 450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.
SpecificationRedmi 8A DualRedmi Note 9 Pro Max
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging 18W -Power bank/Reverse charging - Splash resistant
  • Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast charging 33W
  • 50% in 30 min (advertised) - Splash-proof