Redmi 8A brings a 5,000mAh battery, 18W Type C charging for Rs 6,499

Xiaomi Redmi 8A, that is globally launching in India today, brings a 5,000mAh battery with 18W USB -C charging and a splash-resistant design with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for just Rs 6,499. That’s a first for any entry-level smartphone in India at this point of time. A follow-up to Redmi 7A, which was launched barely two months ago, Redmi 8A is a thorough rejig of its predecessor in more ways than while keeping intact its biggest selling point – a highly aggressive price tag. 

Redmi 8A will be available in two configurations and three colours – 2GB/32GB and 3GB/32GB, Midnight Black, Sunset Red and Ocean Blue. While base variant with 2GB RAM and 32GB stor will sell for Rs 6,499, top-end model with 3GB RAM and 32GB stor will cost Rs 6,999. Redmi 8A will be available for buying from Mi.com and Flipkart from September 29 (11:59PM) and from Xiaomi’s Mi Homes from September 30 – with availability across or offline stores to follow later. 

“Each smartphone in Redmi A series has redefined entry-level smartphones in India. Redmi 8A is taking game to next level with features such as a huge 5000mAh battery, 18W fast charging support, USB -C and Sony IMX363 that is usually found in flagship smartphones. We have worked hard in ensuring that Redmi 8A delivers highest quality with P2i na coating, and Gorilla Glass 5 along with best specs for its honest pricing to all our Mi Fans,” Anuj Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Xiaomi India said in a statement. 

Xiaomi Redmi 8A specs and features 

Redmi 8A is globally launching in India today which means India will be first market to get it. phone in question comes with a comes with a 6,22-inch 720p+ LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor under hood paired with up to 3GB RAM and up to 32GB stor which is expandable by up to 512GB via a dedicated micro-SD card slot. dual SIM phone runs Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 software. 

re’s a sizeable 5,000mAh battery inside and USB -C port for charging and data syncing – with support for 18W fast charging although Xiaomi isn't bundling a fast charger in box.  

On to cameras, Redmi 8A comes with a 12MP rear camera with Sony’s IMX363 sensor and f/1.8 aperture. On front, Redmi 8A comes with an 8MP camera. Both front and rear cameras onboard Redmi 8A can so software-based portrait photography. 

Elsewhere, body of Redmi 8A is me entirely out of plastic and re’s fingerprint scanner here (although phone does support face unlock). design is different though - in comparison to Redmi 7A. Redmi 8A gets an aura design rehash, like Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3. Unlike Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3 however, Redmi 8A has a textured back to enhance ergomics – Xiaomi is calling design of Redmi 8A aura wave grip design. Redmi 8A also comes with a P2i na-coating making phone splash-resistant.  

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