Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S

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.

  • Chipset

    Redmi 8A:
    Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
    Redmi Note 7S:
    Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Redmi 8A:
    Single
    Redmi Note 7S:
    Dual
  • Depth

    Redmi Note 7S: 1.3 mm thinner

    Redmi 8A:
    9.4 mm
    Redmi Note 7S:
    8.1 mm
  • Height

    Redmi 8A: 2.7 mm shorter

    Redmi 8A:
    156.5 mm
    Redmi Note 7S:
    159.2 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

    Height:
    156.5 mm
    Width:
    75.4 mm
    Depth:
    9.4 mm +1.3 mm versus Redmi Note 7S
  2. 2. Redmi Note 7S

    Height:
    159.2 mm +2.7 mm versus Redmi 8A
    Width:
    75.2 mm
    Depth:
    8.1 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi 8A

    188 g

    +2 g versus Redmi Note 7S

  2. 2. Redmi Note 7S

    186 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. Redmi 8A

    Screen diagonal:
    6.2 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    95.9 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note 7S

    Screen diagonal:
    6.3 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19.5:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    97.4 cm²

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 7S, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi 8ARedmi Note 7S
32 GB 2 / 3 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations Unknown
Redmi Note 7S: Original memory entry

64 GB · 4 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 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 7S

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM 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

    +1000 mAh versus Redmi Note 7S

  2. 2. Redmi Note 7S

    4000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi 8A2. Redmi Note 7S

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note 7S.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note 7S
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 156.5 Х 75.4 Х 9.4 mm
  • 159.2 Х 75.2 Х 8.1 mm
Weight
  • 188 g
  • 186 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.2" inch
  • 6.3" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1520 px
  • 1080 x 2340 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
  • 64 GB
  • 4 GB RAM 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 5000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note 7S.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note 7S
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 95.9 cm2
  • 97.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 19:9 (height:width)
  • 19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 81.3%
  • 81.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 271 PPI
  • 409 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note 7S.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note 7S
Rear camera, main
  • 12 MP
  • Single
  • 48 MP
  • Dual
Camera specs
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • dual pixel PDAF
  • 48 MP
  • f/1.8
  • (wide)
  • 1/2''
  • 0.8µm
  • PDAF -5 MP
  • f/2.2
  • depth sensor
Functions
  • HDR
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1.12µm
  • 13 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 8A, Redmi Note 7S.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note 7S
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
  • Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 505
  • Adreno 512
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 864
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 3669
Unknown
Antutu 8 score *
  • 87337
  • 166147
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 333
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 1212
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note 7S.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note 7S
Release date
  • 2019
  • September
  • 2019
  • May
Colors
  • Midnight Black
  • Ocean Blue
  • Sunset Red
  • Onyx Black
  • Sapphire Blue
  • Ruby Red
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 100 EUR
  • 140 EUR
Body build
  • Front glass
  • plastic body
  • Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • plastic frame
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi 8A, Redmi Note 7S.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note 7S
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Hybrid 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)
  • 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 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 (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
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
  • BDS
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, Redmi Note 7S.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note 7S
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 7S.
SpecificationRedmi 8ARedmi Note 7S
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W - Splash resistant
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 4) - Splash resistant - For India