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Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro Highlights and Overview
The Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro yet another alteration of the Redmi 8A launched back in 2019. The device is Xiaomi’s entry-level smartphone targeted at folks on budget, especially folks in Indonesia as that is the region where this device is first announced. It comes in a 6.22 inch HD+ display, with a 720 x 1520 pixels resolution, featuring a notch overhead the display.
The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 CPU clocked at 1.95Ghz, along with Adreno 505 GPU. You can either buy it with a 2GB or 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage on both side, which can be further increased via SD card.
The device comes with a dual 13 + 2 MP main camera along with a single LED flash, while a single 8 megapixel sensor seats in the display notch upfront. The phone does not come with a fingerprint scanner still, but has FaceId and other Android security system.
Battery power comes from a 5000mah unit, and can charge fast with 18W fast charger. The little guy also has USB Type-C interface and run an upgraded MIUI 11 based on Android 10 out of the box. Other specification and silent features of the Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro are contained in the table below.
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro Full Specifications and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China |
| 3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - China |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - All Regions including the US, Canada and China |
| 5G Network Bands | Does not have support for 5G Network |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As |
- - |
BODY
| Dimensions | 156.5 × 75.4× 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 188 grams |
| Build | Front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~81.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System | Android 10; MIUI 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM | 3/4 GB |
| Card Slot | microSD, up to 1TB (uses dedicated slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Double Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 13 + 2 MP main camera |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Sensor size - 1/3.1" Pixel size - 1.0 μm Phase detection |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
| Camera Features |
Sensor size - 1/3.1" Pixel size - 1.12 μm Face unlock |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX, Infrared port |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| FM Radio | Yes, FM radio (wireless) |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 38 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 830 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
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Disclaimer Note
We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.
