The Chinese mobile manufacturing company Xiaomi has launched a new device. After the success of the Redmi 7A, the new model of the series has been launched today. The new model in the series is-Redmi 8A. Often considered as India’s favorite series ‘Redmi’ due to its affordable pricing and latest features.
The new model Redmi 8A comes in two variants. The 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage will be priced at 6,499 Indian rupees, while the higher variant will have 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage will be priced at 6,999 Indian rupees. As per the first-hand review, the phone looks a notch above the competitor devices like Realme C2 and Samsung Galaxy M10. Apart from common features like Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/A-GPS, wireless FM Radio and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. It will also support 4G VoLTE and Wi-Fi. The device has owing features-
Design
As per the current trend of notch display, the device comes with waterdrop-style display notch which in company terms is called ‘Dot Notch’. The ‘Dot Notch’ display is the first time seen in the basic series. The exterior design of the device is called the “Aura Wave Grip” which is also the first time in this series. The Redmi 8A will be delivered in 3 colors as we discussed before.
Specifications and features
Redmi 8A runs on Android 9 Pie which is the latest version of the rating system. It will support dual-SIM (Nano) with a display of a 22-inch HD+ display with a:9 aspect ratio. The screen will have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. In the processor apart from 2 GB and 3 GB options,it has retained Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 which was the same combination in Redmi 7A.
Camera
Redmi 8A sports a 12-megapixels Sony IMX363 sensor at the back and an 8-megapixel front selfie camera. The camera has an f/1.8 lens and a led-flash. Additional features of the camera are pre-loaded AI Portrait Mode and AI Scene Detection and have brought the AI Face Unlock feature.
Highlight
The main attraction of the flagship in the reloaded battery in the device. The Redmi 8A comes with a 00 mAh Li-Polymer battery and also supports an 18W fast charging. (10W charger will come with the device if one wants 18W charger they will have to purchase it separately). The device comes with a C-type charging slot.