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Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note

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: 11 g lighter

    Redmi 8A:
    188 g
    Redmi Note:
    199 g
  • Width

    Redmi 8A: 3.3 mm narrower

    Redmi 8A:
    75.4 mm
    Redmi Note:
    78.7 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi Note: 0.7 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi 8A:
    6.2 in
    Redmi Note:
    5.5 in
  • Chipset

    Redmi 8A:
    Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
    Redmi Note:
    Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
  • Height

    Redmi Note: 2.5 mm shorter

    Redmi 8A:
    156.5 mm
    Redmi Note:
    154 mm
  • Release year

    Redmi 8A:
    2019
    Redmi Note:
    2014

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

    Height:
    156.5 mm +2.5 mm versus Redmi Note
    Width:
    75.4 mm
    Depth:
    9.4 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note

    Height:
    154 mm
    Width:
    78.7 mm +3.3 mm versus Redmi 8A
    Depth:
    9.5 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi 8A

    188 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note

    199 g

    +11 g versus Redmi 8A

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

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

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²

Redmi 8A has approximately 15.1% more rectangular screen area than Redmi Note.

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

8 GB · 1/2 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 8A

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Redmi Note

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 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 8A

    5000 mAh

    +1900 mAh versus Redmi Note

  2. 2. Redmi Note

    3100 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi 8A2. Redmi Note

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 156.5 Х 75.4 Х 9.4 mm
  • 154 Х 78.7 Х 9.5 mm
Weight
  • 188 g
  • 199 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.2" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1520 px
  • 720 x 1280 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
  • 8 GB
  • 1/2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 5000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3100 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat); MIUI 9.2
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 95.9 cm2
  • 83.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 19:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 81.3%
  • 68.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 271 PPI
  • 267 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note
Rear camera, main
  • 12 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • dual pixel PDAF
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 28mm (wide)
  • AF
Functions
  • HDR
  • LED flash
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1.12µm
  • 5 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
  • Octa-core 1.4/1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 505
  • Mali-450MP4
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 65210
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 864
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 3669
Unknown
Antutu 8 score *
  • 87337
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note
Release date
  • 2019
  • September
  • 2014
  • March
Colors
  • Midnight Black
  • Ocean Blue
  • Sunset Red
  • Black
  • White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 100 EUR
  • 120 EUR
Body build
  • Front glass
  • plastic body
  • plastic body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM
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)
  • 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
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE-A
  • HSPA
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
USB
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note
Radio
  • FM radio
  • built-in antenna
  • FM radio
  • recording
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W - Splash resistant
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass