Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi 7A and the Xiaomi Redmi 8A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|
| Price | $48 | $189 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.45 in | 6.22 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 165 g | 188 g |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi 7A 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, Xiaomi Redmi 7A is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 5.45 inches, 76.7 cm2 (~74.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density) | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 505 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 2GB, 3GB, 4GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 32GB, 64GB eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP (Global) or 13 MP (India), f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, AI portrait mode, Face recognition, AI beautify 4.0, AI scene detection |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | AI beautify 4.0, AI portrait mode, HDR, Screen flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 18W wired (supports Quick Charge 3.0), 10W charger in box |
Body
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.4 x 9.6 mm (5.76 x 2.77 x 0.38 in) | 156.48 x 75.41 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | Splash resistant | — |
Comms
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, May | September 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, July 04 | 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, Xiaomi Redmi 7A or Xiaomi Redmi 8A?
Xiaomi Redmi 8A — 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 8A.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi Redmi 7A or Xiaomi Redmi 8A?
Xiaomi Redmi 7A — 165 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A versus 188 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 8A.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi 7A or Xiaomi Redmi 8A?
Xiaomi Redmi 8A — Jul 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A versus Sep 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi 8A.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi 7A or the Xiaomi Redmi 8A rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Redmi 7A 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 8A 7/10.
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