Redmi 8 vs Redmi A5 4G
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Unisoc T7250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22", IPS LCD, 60 Hz | 6.88", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+2MP/8MP | 32MP+0.08MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Unisoc T7250 | ||
| Display | 6.22", IPS LCD, 60 Hz | 6.88", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+2MP/8MP | 32MP+0.08MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Performance and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Performance and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red, Onyx Black | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 09, 2019 | April 15, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 12, 2019 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,999 | ₹6,499 | ||
| Colors | Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red, Onyx Black | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | ||
| Launch | October 09, 2019 | April 15, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 12, 2019 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,999 | ₹6,499 |
Display
Winner:Redmi A5 4G
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.22 inches | 6.88 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1520 pixels | 1650 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 270 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.22 inches | 6.88 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1520 pixels | 1650 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 270 ppi | 260 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi 8
| Weight | 188 grams | 193 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | Water-Repellent Coating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 188 grams | 193 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | Water-Repellent Coating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Redmi A5 4G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Unisoc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 439 | T7250 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G57 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | |||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Unisoc | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 439 | T7250 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G57 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi A5 4G
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 0.08 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Auxiliary | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 0.08 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Auxiliary | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi A5 4G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama, Portrait | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama, Portrait | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi A5 4G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 15 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 15 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Redmi A5 4G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Glonass, GPS/AGPS | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Glonass, GPS/AGPS | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| NFC | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
