Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 8 or Xiaomi Redmi 5A? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 8 starts at ₹ 7,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 5A starts at ₹ 6,499.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 has screen size of 6.22 inches and Xiaomi Redmi 5A has screen size of 5.0 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Xiaomi Redmi 5A comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 3 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 13 MP Camera and front camera of 5 MP Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) |
Screen Size | 6.22 inches | 5.0 inches |
Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 66 | 51 | |
OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | |
Screen Size | 6.22 inches | 5.0 inches | |
Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
GENERAL | |||
Colours | Blue, Red, Green, Black | ||
Custom UI | MIUI 10 | ||
Device type | Phablet | Smartphone | |
Operating System | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | |
Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim (Nano + Nano) |
DESIGN | |||
Height | 156.3 mm | 140.44 mm | |
Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.35 mm | |
Weight | 190 g | 137 g | |
Width | 75.4 mm | 70.14 mm |
DISPLAY | |||
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Screen resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels | |
Screen size | 6.22 inches | 5.0 inches | |
Technology | IPS (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | IPS LCD | |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen |
PERFORMANCE | |||
Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
Card Slot | microSD Card | microSD Card | |
Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
CPU | Octa Core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53 | Quad Core, 1.4 GHz | |
External Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 128 GB | |
GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 308 | |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | |
Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited |
CAMERA | |||
Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama | Geo Tagging, HDR | |
Front Camera | 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera | 5 MP Camera | |
Primary camera | 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash | 13 MP Camera | |
Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 720@30 fps |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | |
FM Radio | Yes, Wireless Radio | Yes | |
Games | Yes | Yes | |
Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
BATTERY | |||
Capacity | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
Bluetooth | v5.0 | v4.1, A2DP, LE | |
Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
Edge | Yes | Yes | |
GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
USB | USB Type-C | microUSB v2.0 | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
2G | Yes | Yes | |
3G | Yes | Yes | |
4G | Yes | Yes | |
5G | Yes | Yes |
MORE FEATURES | |||
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | ||
Other Features | 18W Quick Charging, P2i Water resistant | ||
Quick Charging | Yes, 18W | ||
Sensors | Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with a weight of 190 g whereas Xiaomi Redmi 5A weights around 137 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is 9.4 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.35 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash whereas Xiaomi Redmi 5A comes up with 13 MP Camera. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Snapdragon 439 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up microSD Card card slot and Xiaomi Redmi 5A comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Octa Core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53 and used in Xiaomi Redmi 5A is Quad Core, 1.4 GHz.