Redmi 8A Dual vs Redmi 8A: What's the Difference?

Xiaomi today launched the Redmi 8A Dual, a slightly upgraded version of the Redmi 8A phone that went official in India around four months ago. As the name suggests, the Redmi 8A Dual packs a dual rear camera setup, a significant upgrade over the entry-level Redmi 8A that only comes equipped with a single camera. Aside from the imaging hardware, there are not any major differences between the Redmi 8A Dual and the Redmi 8A. The Redmi 8A is primarily targeted at the recently launched Realme C3 for the Indian markets.

Redmi 8A Dual vs Redmi 8A price in India

The Redmi 8A Dual carries a price tag of Rs. 6,499 for its base 2GB RAM + 32GB storage variant, while the top-end 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model comes at a slight premium of Rs. 500 and will set buyers back by Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 8A Dual will be available in Midnight Grey, Sea Blue, and Sky White colour options.

As for the standard Redmi 8A, it also comes in two variants and has an identical price point. It is priced at Rs. 6,499 for its 2GB RAM + 32GB storage version, while the 3GB RAM + 32GB model is priced at Rs. 6,999. It is up for grabs in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Sunset Red. While Xiaomi is yet to make an official announcement regarding the Redmi 8A's future in India, it will most likely be phased out to make way for the Redmi 8A Dual.

Redmi 8A Dual features a 13-megapixel main snapper assisted by a 2-megapixel depth sensor

Redmi 8A Dual vs Redmi 8A specifications

The Redmi 8A Dual and the standard Redmi 8A are both dual-SIM smartphones that run Android Pie with the MIUI custom skin on top. Both the phones feature a 6.22-inch HD+ (720x1520 pixels) display with a waterdrop notch and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. The two phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC, paired with up to 3GB of RAM.

Imaging department is where the Redmi 8A Dual stands above the Redmi 8A. The Redmi 8A Dual has a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary snapper with an f/2.2 lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 lens. On the front is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture. As for the Redmi 8A, it has a single 12-megapixel Sony snapper with an f/1.8 lens. Selfies and video calls are handled by an 8-megapixel shooter.

Both the Redmi 8A Dual and the vanilla Redmi 8A pack 32GB of internal storage that can further be expanded (up to 512GB) via a dedicated microSD card slot. Connectivity on the two phones is handled by 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Redmi 8A Dual and the Redmi 8A both come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. Dimensions of the two phones are identical at 156.48 x 75.41 x 9.40mm, and they both weigh 188 grams.

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Redmi 8A Dual vs Redmi 8A comparison

	Redmi 8A Dual	Redmi 8A
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GENERAL
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Model	Redmi 8A Dual	Redmi 8A
Release date	11th February 2020	25th September 2019
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Dimensions (mm)	156.48 x 75.41 x 9.40	156.48 x 75.41 x 9.40
Weight (g)	188.00	188.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000	5000
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary
Colours	Sky White, Sea Blue, Midnight Grey	Midnight Black, Sunset Red, Ocean Blue
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)	6.22	6.22
Resolution	720x1520 pixels	720x1520 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	19:9	19:9
HARDWARE
Processor	1.45GHz octa-core (4x1.95GHz + 4x1.45GHz)	2GHz octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
RAM	2GB	2GB
Internal storage	32GB	32GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	512	512
Dedicated microSD slot	Yes	Yes
CAMERA
Rear camera	13-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.75-micron)	12-megapixel (f/1.8)
Rear autofocus	Yes	Phase detection autofocus
Rear flash	Yes	LED
Front camera	8-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron)	8-megapixel
SOFTWARE
Operating system	Android 9.0	Android 9 Pie
Skin	MIUI 11	MIUI 10
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/g/n	-
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.20	Yes, v 5.00
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	-
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
SENSORS
Face unlock	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes