Xiaomi Redmi 8A

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

3
Bad:

2

Pros:

Many features
Very long battery life
Modern look

Cons:

No fast charger in the box
MIUI 11 only has Android 9

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Last revision on September 5, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Many features
Very long battery life
Modern look
Quite a lot of storage
Good performance for the price

Reviewers Didn't Like

No fast charger in the box
MIUI 11 only has Android 9
The display could be brighter
Camera needs a lot of work

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Expert reviews and ratings

By NotebookCheck on December 05, 2019 75

– Recommendable but not perfectLocation and Wi-Fi speeds are at class level, as is performance itself. Regarding the camera, there are quite worse models for a similar budget, so you can pull the purchase trigger with peace of mind here.For just under...

By 91mobiles.com on November 11, 2019 70

As far as the common specs are concerned, the Redmi 8A and Redmi 8 sport 6.22-inch displays that offer HD+ resolution and waterdrop notches up top. Both phones are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 439 chipset, pack Sony's 12MP IMX363 camera at the rear,...

By FirstPost on October 23, 2019 60

The Redmi 8A is the latest and greatest in this price segment and you can blame all other smartphone manufacturers for that. If you want to buy a decent phone that will let you go about your day without much hassle, and has a great design, there really...

By IndiaToday on October 17, 2019 80

Yes, you should.At the price of Rs 6,499 the Redmi 8A offers very good value. The Redmi 8A is not only beautiful but also offers good value for the money it comes for. The Redmi 8A brings the all-new Aura Wave Grip design that includes a textured...

By IndianExpress on October 14, 2019 70

The Redmi 8A is a good option for those looking to get a stylish phone under Rs 7,000. The phone is certainly above average, compared to what you usually get on budget phones, and the big battery size is another plus. The camera still needs some work,...

By Gadgets360 on October 09, 2019 70

The Xiaomi Redmi 8A has been launched mere months after the Redmi 7A (Review). While the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439SoC remains the same, many other bits of hardware have been improved upon. The Redmi 8A packs in a bigger display and has improved cameras....

By gizbot.com on October 04, 2019 80

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi 8A in less than 3 months after the launch of the Redmi 7A. This is disappointing for the Redmi 7A consumers who have recently bought the device. The Redmi 8A brings some massive improvements. The big screen, powerful...

By gogi.in on February 19, 2020

Xiaomi launched Redmi 8A dual (Desh Ka Dumdaar Smartphone) which is an upgraded variant of Redmi 8A, with improved cameras in fact dual cameras on the back. Mi Outdoor Bluetooth speaker was also launched for Rs. 1,399.Inside box: Redmi 8A Dual, User...

By GSMArena on December 27, 2019

As we mentioned at the beginning, the Redmi 8A starts at a really low price of around $90 in India. This makes it easy to give the device some concessions, although there are things we wouldn't like to see compromised, regardless of the price.The design...

By techpp.com on October 21, 2019

Think of budget smartphones in India and often only one brand-name springs to mind: Xiaomi. Xiaomi, through its sister brand Redmi, has literally taken over the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market, making it the number one smartphone brand in...

By FoneArena on October 04, 2019

In this price range, no other companies offer camera this good, 5000mAh battery with support for 18W USB Type-C fast charging and a splash-resistant body. What more do you need for Rs. 6499? Of course, it could have added the infrared sensor and...

By Android Authority on October 04, 2019

The Redmi 8A redefines what you can get in the entry-level segment. It is an excellent piece of kit that delivers a modern design, above-average performance, and fantastic battery life -- all at a sub-$100 price...

By mobigyaan.com on October 03, 2019

If you are on a tight budget of 6-7K then Redmi 8A is the perfect choice for you. It comes with better specs than most of its competitors and handles everyday tasks with ease. The design is really good and so is the battery life. Wireless FM Radio,...

By gizbot.com on September 28, 2019

Xiaomi has unveiled the successor to the budget Redmi 7A smartphone in the Indian market. The new Redmi 8A brings several upgrades to the company's most affordable product-lineup that targets price-conscious consumers. Redmi 8A is better than Redmi 7A...

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