Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Redmi 7A
- Xiaomi Redmi 8A
- Xiaomi Redmi 9A
- Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A | Xiaomi Redmi 9A | Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport | |
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| Model alias | M1903C3EI | Redmi8A Red Rice 8A Red Rice8A MZB8298IN M1908C3KG M1908C3KH | M2006C3LG M2006C3LI M2006C3LC M2004C3L | - |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 70.41 mm 7.041 cm 0.231 ft 2.772 in | 75.41 mm 7.541 cm 0.247 ft 2.969 in | 75.9 mm 7.59 cm 0.249 ft 2.988 in | 77.07 mm 7.707 cm 0.253 ft 3.034 in |
| Height | 146.3 mm 14.63 cm 0.48 ft 5.76 in | 156.48 mm 15.648 cm 0.513 ft 6.161 in | 164.4 mm 16.44 cm 0.539 ft 6.472 in | 164.9 mm 16.49 cm 0.541 ft 6.492 in |
| Thickness | 9.55 mm 0.955 cm 0.031 ft 0.376 in | 9.4 mm 0.94 cm 0.031 ft 0.37 in | 9.1 mm 0.91 cm 0.03 ft 0.358 in | 9 mm 0.9 cm 0.03 ft 0.354 in |
| Weight | 165 g 0.36 lbs 5.82 oz | 188 g 0.41 lbs 6.63 oz | 196 g 0.43 lbs 6.91 oz | 194 g 0.43 lbs 6.84 oz |
| Volume | 98.37 cm³ 5.97 in³ | 110.92 cm³ 6.74 in³ | 113.55 cm³ 6.9 in³ | 114.38 cm³ 6.95 in³ |
| Colors | Black Blue | Midnight Black Ocean Blue Sunset Red | Granite Gray Peacook Green Sky Blue | Carbon Black Coral Green Metallic Blue |
| Body materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz | - | - | - |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) |
| TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz | - | - | - |
| LTE | LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz | LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) | LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ | UМТS GРRS LТЕ | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 4 | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 4 |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | МΙUΙ V10.2 (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе) МΙUΙ V11.0.1 (Аndrоid 10) | МΙUΙ 10 (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе) | МΙUΙ 12 (Аndrоid 10) | МΙUΙ 12 (Аndrоid 10) |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 439 (SDМ439) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 439 (SDМ439) | МеdiаТеk Неliо G25 (МТ6762G) | МеdiаТеk Неliо G25 (МТ6762G) |
| Process technology | 12 nm | 12 nm | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| CPU | 4х 1.95 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53, 4х 1.45 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 | 4х 1.95 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53, 4х 1.45 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 | 4х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53, 4х 1.5 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 | 4х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53, 4х 1.5 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 1950 MHz | 1950 MHz | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| GPU frequency | 650 MHz | 650 MHz | 650 MHz | 650 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 2 GB 3 GB | 2 GB 3 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB 3 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4 | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4 |
| RAM channels | Single channel | Single channel | Single channel | Single channel |
| RAM frequency | 700 MHz | 933 MHz | 833 MHz | 1066 MHz |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 16 GB 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| - | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.0 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | miniSD microSDHC microSDXC | miniSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 5.45 in 138.43 mm 13.84 cm | 6.22 in 157.91 mm 15.79 cm | 6.53 in 165.86 mm 16.59 cm | 6.58 in 167.13 mm 16.71 cm |
| Width | 2.67 in 67.87 mm 6.79 cm | 2.69 in 68.43 mm 6.84 cm | 3.2 in 81.32 mm 8.13 cm | 2.85 in 72.43 mm 7.24 cm |
| Height | 4.75 in 120.65 mm 12.07 cm | 5.6 in 142.31 mm 14.23 cm | 5.69 in 144.56 mm 14.46 cm | 5.93 in 150.62 mm 15.06 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 2.08:1 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 2.08:1 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 2246 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 2246 pixels |
| Pixel density | 404 ppi 158 ppcm | 401 ppi 157 ppcm | 337 ppi 132 ppcm | 379 ppi 148 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 79.75 % | 82.8 % | 94.51 % | 86.12 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen 1000:1 contrast ratio 70.8% NTSC | In-cell 2.5D curved glass screen 1500:1 70.8% NTSC | 2.5D curved glass screen | 2.5D curved glass screen 400 cd/m² 1500:1 70% NTSC TÜV Rheinland Certification for Reading Mode |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer | Proximity Light Accelerometer | Proximity Light Accelerometer | Proximity Light Accelerometer |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX486 Exmor RS | Sony IMX363 Exmor RS | - | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor format | 1/2.9" | 1/2.55" | - | - |
| Pixel size | 1.25 µm 0.001250 mm | 1.4 µm 0.001400 mm | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm | 1 µm 0.001000 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 | - | - |
| Flash type | Dual LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| - | Phase detection with Dual Pixel | - | - |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor type | - | CMOS | - | - |
| Pixel size | - | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm | - | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm |
| Aperture | - | f/2 | f/2.4 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | - | 27 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 27 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP | 3648 x 2190 pixels 7.99 MP | 1600 x 1200 pixels 1.92 MP | 1600 x 1200 pixels 1.92 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | - | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock HDR | Face unlock HDR |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| - | Smart PA 0.82 CC acoustic chamber | - | - |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS | GРS А-GРS | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а | 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz | 802.11b 802.11g 802.11а | 802.11b 802.11g 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz 802.11аd |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 4.2 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP LE | A2DP LE | A2DP EDR HID LE | A2DP EDR HID LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | USB Type-C | Micro USB | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering VoLTE |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| 2G talk time | 25 h 1500 min 1 days | - | - | - |
| 3G talk time | 25 h 1500 min 1 days | - | - | - |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 2 A | 5 V / 2 A 9 V / 2 A | 5 V / 2 A | 5 V / 2 A |
| Quick charge technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - | - |
| Features | Non-removable | Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.917 W/kg | 0.481 W/kg | 0.738 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.476 W/kg | 1.63 W/kg | 1.496 W/kg | - |
| Head SAR (USA) | 1.29 W/kg | 0.593 W/kg | 1.191 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (USA) | 1.39 W/kg | 1.264 W/kg | 0.917 W/kg | - |
| Head SAR (India) | 0.744 W/kg | 0.339 W/kg | 0.528 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (India) | 0.785 W/kg | 1 W/kg | 0.791 W/kg | - |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | P2i nano-coating | MZB8298IN - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) India: head - 0.339 W/kg; body - 1.000 W/kg P2i nano-coating | - | - |
| Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi 8A | Xiaomi Redmi 9A | Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport |
