Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual is a nice addition to the budget-friendly Redmi 8A series of smartphones sold by the popular Chinese brand.

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

Editor Rating
2.6/5

The Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual is an entry-level smartphone that comes with a 6.22-inch HD+ display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset. The device is available in two memory configurations: 2GB/32GB and 3GB/32GB, both of which can be expanded up to 512GB via microSD card. It features a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor, along with an 8MP front camera for selfies. Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and dual-SIM support. The phone runs on MIUI 11 based on Android 9 Pie.

Hardware
Display
Camera

Bottom Line

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual is a simple and reliable smartphone that has an average display, a reliable processor, barely usable cameras, and a large an relatively fast-charging battery.

Pros

  • Battery

Cons

  • Cameras
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Basic Details
Form Factor Bar
Year 2020
Announced Date Tuesday February 11, 2020
Released Date Tuesday February 18, 2020
Warranty 1 Year
Versions M2001C3K3I
SAR
SAR EU
Variants 2GB/32GB,103
3GB/32GB,
3GB/64GB,
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slots Dual
SIM Size Nano-SIM
Network 2G, 3G, 4G
Network Technology GSM, HSPA, LTE
Network Speed HSPA, LTE-A
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41
5G Bands
Extra Network
WiFi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Connectivity Features FM Radio
Built-in Antenna
USB Type-C 2.0
OTG
Body & Design
Height 156.5 mm
Width 75.4 mm
Thickness 9.4 mm
Weight 188 g
IP Rating
Colours Sky White, Sea Blue, Midnight Grey
Body Features Glass Front
Plastic Back
Plastic Frame
Water-Repellent Coating
Screen & Display
Display Type IPS LCD
Resolution 720 x 1520 pixels
Screen Size 6.22 inches
Screen To Body Ratio 81.8
Ppi 270
Refresh Rate 60Hz
Aspect Ratio 19:9
Touchscreen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-Touch
Bezel-less Display Yes, with Tear Drop Display
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Features
Hardware & Performance
Chipset Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Processor Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Graphics Adreno 505
RAM 2GB, 3GB
Storage 32GB, 64GB
Storage Features eMMC 5.1
Card Slot Yes, MicroSDXC
AnTuTu
GeekBench
GFXBench
Camera & Multimedia
Rear Camera 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Rear Camera Video 1080p@30fps
Front Camera 8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Video 1080p@30fps
Camera Features AutoFocus
Panorama
LED Flash
HDR
Panorama
Speakers Yes, with Mono Speaker
Multimedia Features
Battery & Charging
Battery Type Li-Po (Lithium Polymer)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh
Charging Port Micro-USB
Charging Speed 18W
Fast Charging 18W
Wireless Charging
Reverse Charging 2.5W
Reverse Wireless Charging 2.5W
OS & Software
Operating System Android OS
OS Version Android 9
Custom UI MIUI
Custom UI Version 12
Sensors & Features
Sensors Accelerometer
Proximity
Magnetometer / Compass
Features

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