Redmi A5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Redmi A5	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021)
key specs
Display	6.88-inch	6.30-inch
Processor	Unisoc T7250	MediaTek Helio G85
Front Camera	8-megapixel	13-megapixel
Rear Camera	32-megapixel	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	3GB, 4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB, 128GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	5200mAh	4000mAh
OS	Android 15 Go Edition	Android 11
Resolution	720x1640 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
general
Brand	Redmi	Xiaomi
Model	A5	Redmi Note 8 (2021)
Release date	April 15, 2025	-
Launched in India	Yes	No
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	171.70 x 77.80 x 8.26	158.30 x 75.30 x 8.35
Weight (g)	193.00	190.00
IP rating	IP52	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	5200	4000
Removable battery	No	-
Fast charging	15W Fast Charging	Proprietary
Wireless charging	No	-
Colours	Jaisalmer Gold, Just Black, Pondicherry Blue	Moonlight White, Neptune Blue, Space Black
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	-
Resolution Standard	HD+	-
Screen size (inches)	6.88	6.30
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	720x1640 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	260	409
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass
hardware
Processor	octa-core	octa-core
Processor make	Unisoc T7250	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	3GB, 4GB	4GB
Internal storage	64GB, 128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes	-
Expandable storage type	microSD	-
Expandable storage up to (GB)	2000	-
camera
Rear camera	32-megapixel (f/2.2)	48-megapixel (f/1.79) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)
No. of Rear Cameras	2	4
Rear flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	8-megapixel (f/2.2)	13-megapixel (f/2.0)
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Rear autofocus	-	Yes
Pop-Up Camera	-	No
software
Operating system	Android 15 Go Edition	Android 11
Skin	-	MIUI 12.5
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.20	Yes, v 5.20
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm	3.5mm
Number of SIMs	2	2
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM + CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM + CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
sensors
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes

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