Realme C2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C2 and the Xiaomi Redmi 8A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Realme C2 smartphone

Realme C2

From $70
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VS
Xiaomi Redmi 8A smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

From $189
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Head to head

Realme C2Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Price$70$189
Our rating6/107/10
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10W18W
RAM (max)3 GB—
Storage (max)32 GB64 GB
Screen size6.1 in6.22 in
Main camera13 MP12 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)166 g188 g
ReleasedApr 2019Sep 2019
Summary: Realme C2 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 8A is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 8A is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Realme C2 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Realme C2Xiaomi Redmi 8A
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Size6.1 inches6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Platform

Realme C2Xiaomi Redmi 8A
OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6 Lite—
ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320Adreno 505

Memory

Realme C2Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM—
RAM—2GB, 3GB, 4GB
Internal Storage—32GB, 64GB eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Realme C2Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Dual13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)—
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, AI portrait mode, Face recognition, AI beautify 4.0, AI scene detection
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Single—12 MP, f/1.8, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF

Selfie Camera

Realme C2Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 1.12µm8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm
FeaturesHDR, panoramaAI beautify 4.0, AI portrait mode, HDR, Screen flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Realme C2Xiaomi Redmi 8A
TypeLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging10W wired18W wired (supports Quick Charge 3.0), 10W charger in box

Body

Realme C2Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Dimensions154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5 mm (6.07 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)156.48 x 75.41 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight166 g188 g (6.63 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM—Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Realme C2Xiaomi Redmi 8A
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE4.2, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDSGPS, GLONASS, BDS
RadioFM radio—
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Launch

Realme C2Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Announced2019, April 22September 2019
Released2019, May 15 (initial sale in India)—
Status—Available. Released 2019, September 30
OS at Launch—Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Realme C2 or Xiaomi Redmi 8A?

Xiaomi Redmi 8A — 4,000 mAh for the Realme C2 versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 8A.

Which is lighter, Realme C2 or Xiaomi Redmi 8A?

Realme C2 — 166 g for the Realme C2 versus 188 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 8A.

Which is newer, Realme C2 or Xiaomi Redmi 8A?

Xiaomi Redmi 8A — Apr 2019 for the Realme C2 versus Sep 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi 8A.

Is the Realme C2 or the Xiaomi Redmi 8A rated higher?

We rate the Realme C2 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 8A 7/10.

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