The Xiaomi Redmi 8A is the latest entry-level smartphone that launched today for its budget Redmi line which recently became a subbrand of its own. The Redmi 8A is the next device in its A-series(It follows Redmi 7A) and packs quite a handful of features such as a 6.2″ HD+ screen, 5000mAh battery, type-C charging port, 18W charging, Snapdragon 439, 12MP Sony IMX 363 rear camera, MIUI 10(Will soon get MIUI 11) on top of Android Pie plus Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. Here are its more detailed specifications and estimated pricing details in Kenya.
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Specifications
| Display | Type | IPS LCD dot notch display |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.22" | |
| Resolution | 720*1520 (19:9 aspect ratio) | |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Platform | Operating System | MIUI 10 on top of Android Pie | Soon getting MIUI 11 update |
| Chipset | Qualcomm's Snapdragon 439 | |
| CPU | octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz | |
| GPU | ~ | |
| Memory | RAM | 2/3GB |
| Internal | 32GB | |
| External | microSD, up to 512GB | |
| Network | Technology | Dual 4G LTE |
| SIM | Dual SIM | |
| Camera | Main | Dual: 12MP, phase detection autofocus, LED flash |
| Front | 8MP AI powered | |
| Battery | Size | 5000mAh, type-C port, 18W fast charging technology, 10W bundled charger |
| Type | Li-Ion | |
| Colors | Sunset Red, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black | |
| Features | Aura Wave grip design, no fingerprint sensor, AI-assisted face unlock, P2i coating, wireless FM radio | |
| Price | Ksh 9,000 - 11,000 2GB+32GB: Ksh 9600 3GB+32GB: Ksh 11,000 |
