Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
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Xiaomi Redmi 8A
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Lighter body
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.21 | 6.22 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2248 | 1520 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 400 |
| PPI | 402 | 270 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 83.8 | 81.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 505 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 439 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI | MIUI 12 |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@30/240fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Wide | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 154.9 | 156.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 177 | 188 |
| Width (mm) | 74.8 | 75.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, September. Released 2018, September | 2019, September 25. Released 2019, September 30 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - Global |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM Radio, built-in antenna |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi 8A are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi 8A packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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