Xiaomi has just updated its EOS list and added a couple of new smartphones. This means that the company has basically ended the software support for some Redmi and a Poco phones. So let’s have a look.

Looking at the EOS list, the Chinese tech giant is ending the support life for the Redmi 8, Redmi 8A, Redmi K30 5G, and even the POCO X2 smartphone models. For those unaware, the EOS list basically signifies that your device has reached the end of its official support from the company. This means that it will eventually become outdated and will have a risk involved since it no longer receives any security patch updates. So by this time, it is typically recommended to upgrade to a newer model.

And as of just yesterday, the POCO X2, Redmi K30, Redmi K30 5G, Redmi 8, and Redmi 8A have been added to this list. So they will no longer receive any form of software support from Xiaomi. While many POCO X2 users had been waiting for the MIUI 13 update, it is clear that this will never be the case and there are no plans for an update at the moment. For those unaware, the stable MIUI 13 build was tested on this phone back in April 2022, although the company did not release this update due to various bugs and other issues.

So for those that want to have an up to date handset model that is also not vulnerable to potential security risk, buying a new phone is the best option. This doesn’t mean that the aforementioned phones are immediately at risk, but over time they are much more vulnerable than phones that are still being supported by the brand.

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Just a couple of days back, Xiaomi started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for the entry-level Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A in China. Now, this update is also available for Redmi 8A Dual alongside the former two devices in India.

The Redmi 8 series made its debut in the second half of 2019 with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. These handsets were updated to MIUI 11, MIUI 12, as well as Android 10. Now, they have also started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update.

The MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi 8, Redmi 8A, and Redmi 8A Dual in India comes with the following build numbers.

• Redmi 8 – V12.5.1.0.QCNINXM
• Redmi 8A – V12.5.1.0.QCPINXM
• Redmi 8A Dual – V12.5.1.0.QCQINXM

The latest software builds for these smartphones are in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. This means like any other OTA system update, they are being rolled out in batches. Therefore, some users might take a longer time to receive the update than others.

At the end of the day, all the users of these phones in India and other regions should get the MIUI 12.5 update in the coming days. But unfortunately, these handsets may not be eligible for MIUI 13 as they have already reached the threshold of two MIUI updates and one Android update set by the company for its entry-level smartphones.

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Xiaomin’s Lei Jun has confirmed that MIUI 13 will arrive by the end of 2021. This means MIUI 12.5 continues to be the new version of the company’s Android-based mobile operating system for the time being. It makes sense too as the firm has just started rolling out this version of MIUI for Redmi Note 10, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A and Redmi 7A.

The Redmi Note 10 is the most affordable smartphone in the Redmi Note 10 series. However, despite launching in March, the device has begun to receive the MIUI 12.5 update only now.

In fact, the update is currently only live for the ‘Global’ variant of the phone with build number V12.5.2.0.RKGMIXM. Anyway, other regional variants should get this very same update in the coming weeks.

On the other hand, the MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi 8, Redmi 8A, and Redmi 7A is only available in China right now. The update for these devices arrives with build numbers V12.5.1.0.QCNCNXM, V12.5.1.0.QCPCNXM, and V12.5.1.0.QCMCNXM respectively.

The update should gradually reach the remaining variants of these handsets in the near future. That said, MIUI 12.5 could be the last major update for these three phones. 

Because Xiaomi is known for providing two MIUI updates and one Android update for its entry-level smartphones, and these handsets have now reached that threshold.

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Xiaomi announced the MIUI 12 alongside the Mi 10 Youth Edition smartphone launch event in China back in April 2020. Days after this, it started the pilot testing program in India. However, the affordable smartphones started receiving the stable update only a few months later. The latest to join the list are the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A devices.

The MIUI 12 update for Redmi 8 and 8A in India comes a couple of weeks after they started receiving it in multiple regions. The update for Redmi 8 has the firmware version V12.0.1.0.QCNINXM while the Redmi 8A‘s firmware is V12.0.1.0.QCPINXM. The former weighs around 2.1GB while the latter is about 1.8GB in size.

It’s also worth noting that both the devices will still run on Android 10 OS. Considering the devices launched with MIUI 10 and Android 9 Pie out of the box, this is not a big issue. Xiaomi usually bundles all the necessary Android features on its UI and for OS, they have already received one major update to Android 10.

With MIUI 12, both the Redmi 8, 8A get the second major UI update from the company. Hence, don’t expect another one as they are mere entry-level smartphones. Additionally, this update also changes the security patch to January 2021.

As for availability, this is currently in the Stable Beta stage which means only a few users will get it initially. After finding that it doesn’t have any major issues, the company will roll it out for everyone via OTA(Over-The-Air).

So far Xiaomi has updated other oldies like Redmi 7A, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi Note 7/7S, Redmi Note 8, 8 Pro, to the latest MIUI 12 in India.

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Lately, Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 12 update to its older affordable smartphones. The Redmi 7A began to receive this update recently and now, its successor Redmi 8A along with Redmi 8 has also started getting it. The update is live for multiple regional variants of these handsets at the same time.

The Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A launched with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) just like the Redmi 7A. These smartphones were later updated to both MIUI 11 and Android 10. Now, they have begun to receive MIUI 12 as well.

That said, the MIUI 12 update is currently live for the following regional variants of Redmi 8.

• Global: V12.0.1.0.QCNMIXM
• EEA: V12.0.1.0.QCNEUXM
• Russia: V12.0.1.0.QCNRUXM

Similarly, the Redmi 8A MIUI 12 update is available in the following regions as of now.

• China: V12.0.1.0.QCPCNXM
• EEA: V12.0.1.0.QCPEUXM

All the above-mentioned builds are in the Stable Beta phase except for the one meant for Redmi 8 Global variant. Because the update went live for this version in December itself. Also, we expect more regional variants to get the update, especially India, in the near future.

The MIUI 12 is the last major update for Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A. These devices may receive MIUI 12.5 later this year but they will be not getting Android 11.

UP NEXT: Redmi Note 5/5 Pro has begun to receive MIUI 12 update

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Last year’s Redmi 8A had two main selling points – support for 18W fast charging and a USB-C connector. Even before the device launched, Xiaomi/Redmi used these as marketing points. The tweet below by the CEO of Xiaomi India, Manu Kumar Jain, is a reminder.

1st ever look of beautiful #Redmi8A!

When we said the #Redmi 8A would have #Dumdaar features, we meant it. It will come with #TypeC port and fast charging support.

Probably the ONLY phone in the price segment to have Type-C! RT if excited. #Xiaomi #DumdaarRedmi8A pic.twitter.com/ycTGyLvzgk

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) September 23, 2019

The Redmi *A line is Redmi’s most affordable line and the switch to USB-C and support for 18W fast charging meant the company was leaving MicroUSB as well as 10W charging behind for good. The brand got praise for bringing USB Type-C to the masses and even used these features to go against its competitors.

Here’s how #dumdaar #Redmi8A actually is against the competition.#Xiaomi #DumdaarRedmi8A pic.twitter.com/mjFj3tj0Kc

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) September 25, 2019

Progress, right? That’s what we thought until the Redmi 9A launched with a MicroUSB port and 10W charging. It is quite disappointing to see a successor come with downgraded features.

What makes it even worse is that the Redmi 9A launched in India for a slightly higher price tag than the Redmi 8A did. The new Redmi 9A starts at ₹6,799 (~$93) while its predecessor had a starting price of ₹6,499 (~$89). Even the Redmi 8A Dual that launched about 7 months ago with an extra camera had a launch price of ₹6,499 (~$89).

And those are not the only areas where corners were cut. There is also no mention of Gorilla Glass protection for the Redmi 9A which was a selling point for the Redmi 8A and Redmi 8A Dual which both boast Gorilla Glass 5 protection. These downgrades do not make the Redmi 9A a device I will recommend.

Xiaomi India has pulled the Redmi 8A down from its site and the Redmi 8A Dual now sells for a much higher price tag of ₹7,499 (~$102) than it launched, no thanks to the increase in goods and services tax and other factors.

However, not everyone will be able to pay the extra amount to pick up the Redmi 8A Dual, which is a better buy in my own opinion. In addition, the fact that you have to purchase an 18W adapter (if you don’t already have one) adds to the cost. Nevertheless, a successor to a phone should not be a downgrade when you compare its specs and features to that of its predecessor.

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Xiaomi has been updating its smartphones to MIUI 12 for the past few months. Additionally, the company has been also rolling out Android 10 update to its 2019 Redmi budget smartphones. Redmi 8A, the second cheapest handset launched by the company last year is now receiving this update worldwide.

Just like any other Xiaomi device, the Redmi 8A first received Android 10 update in China, It was rolled out late last month. Slowly, the update has now made it to all the international versions of the handsets except Indonesia, which we believe will be receiving it soon.

Here are all the build numbers of Redmi 8A Android 10 update for all the regions.

Since the Chinese variant got the update in July, the build for that variant comes with July 2020 security patch. Similarity, the Global Variant also gets the same patch as its update was rolled in the first week of August. On the other hand, all other variants of Redmi 8A are receiving Android 10 update with August 2020 security patch.

Having said that, the Redmi 8A is also eligible for MIUI 12 but it won’t be getting Android 11 like other 2019 budget smartphones.

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Xiaomi has been rolling out Android 10 stable update to its budget Redmi smartphones since last month starting with Redmi 7A. The whole Redmi 7 series including Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7, and, Redmi Note 7 got the update. Later, the company started seeding out Android 10 to Redmi 8. Followed by that, Redmi 8A has now begun to get a similar treatment.

The Redmi 8A is the third device in the Redmi 8 series to get Android 10 update after Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi 8. Like previous rollouts, the update is initially limited to the Chinese version of the handset.

The Android 10 stable update for Redmi 8A comes with build number V11.0.2.0.QCPCNXM and July 2020 security patch. We can expect similar build for other regional variants of the handset. 

Further, this could be the only Android update for this phone, however, it is eligible for MIUI 12, which may roll out sometime later in August or September.

Having said that, Xiaomi’s one of the best-selling smartphones worldwide, the Redmi Note 8 is yet to receive Android 10 update and so is the Redmi 8A Dual aka Redmi 8A Pro.

We expect either of these two above-mentioned devices to be next in line to get Android 10 stable update.

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Redmi number series is one of the best-selling smartphone series worldwide. The Redmi 8 series first debuted in September 2019 with the launch of Redmi 8A, which was later followed by Redmi 8, Redmi 8A Dual, and Redmi 8A Pro. Now, as the brand is set to lunch Redmi 9 in China on June 24, it reveals that it has shipped over 19 million units of Redmi 8 series devices globally.

Since its inception, Xiaomi’s Redmi series of smartphones have been popular because of their affordable pricing as well as better specifications compared to devices from other companies.

But that begun to change as competitors began to launch identical phones and sometimes even better models. On the other hand, the Redmi series of smartphones had become large enough that it was spun-off into an individual brand.

Despite the competition, Redmi managed to ship over 19 million units of Redmi 8 series phones globally, which is truly an achievement. But the same cannot be said for the Redmi 9 series which is launching during the pandemic. 

Anyway, it is possible for the brand to sell more units as customers around the world are expected to prefer cheaper phones in the current situation.

Redmi 9, the successor to Redmi 8 was recently launched in South East Asia and Europe. Now, it is making its way to China and may also soon debut in India.

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Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi 8A Dual smartphone in India back in February. The entry-level phone has an updated version of the Redmi 8A that debuted last year in September. Compared to last year’s model, the Redmi 8A Dual came with a dual camera setup on its rear and a refresh rear design. It was introduced in two versions such as 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage for Rs. 6,499 (~$86) and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage edition for Rs. 6,999 (~$92). Last week, the Chinese firm introduced the 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant of the Redmi 8A Dual. As promised, the first sale of the phone will be carried out in India today at 12 PM.

The new 64 GB Redmi 8A Dual is priced at Rs. 8,999 (~$118). It can be availed through Mi.com, Amazon India, and retail stores starting at 12 PM today. The phone comes in three color editions such as Midnight Grey, Sea Blue, and Sky White.

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Redmi 8A Dual specifications

The Redmi 8A Dual has a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with teardrop notch. It offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. The entry-level phone comes with Gorilla Glass 5 protection for its screen and it carries support for 18W fast charging for its massive 5,000mAh battery.

The Snapdragon 439 chipset is the driving force of the smartphone. The MIUI 11 based Android OS comes preloaded on the device. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The rear side of the Redmi 8A Dual features a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The handset features a splash-resistant rear.

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Starting from today, smartphone will be selling at increased pricing in India. The reason behind the price hike is the increase in the GST rate from 12 percent to 18 percent. Xiaomi India has confirmed the revised pricing of its Mi and Redmi branded phones. The below mentioned phones will be available with new pricing on the official online store, e-commerce sites and retail stores soon.

Redmi Note 9 series

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max models like 4+64, 6+128 and 8+128 launched for Rs. 14,999 (~$197) Rs. 16,999 (~$222) and Rs. 18,999 (~$249) price tags. Their new prices are Rs. 16,499 (~$216), Rs. 17,999 (~$236) and Rs. 19,999 (~$262). The Redmi Note 9 Pro variants such as 4+64 and 6+128 debuted for Rs. 12,999 (~$170) and Rs. 15,999 (~$209). They will now sell for Rs. 13,999 (~$183) and Rs. 16,999.

Redmi K20 series

The vanilla Redmi K20 editions like 6+64 and 6+128 were selling for Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 22,999 (~$301). They will now sell for Rs. 21,999 (~$288) and RS. 24,999 (~$327). The Redmi K20 Pro editions like 6+128 and 8+256 were priced at Rs. 24,999 and Rs. 27,999 (~$366). Their new prices are Rs. 26,999 (~$353) and Rs. 29,999 (~$393).

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Redmi Note 8 series

The Redmi Note 8 Pro 6+64, 6+128 and 8+128 debuted for Rs. 14,999, Rs. 15,999 and Rs. 17,999. These will be available for Rs. 15,999, Rs. 16,999 and Rs. 18,999, respectively. The Redmi Note 8 models such as 4+64 and 6+128 have been available for Rs. 10,499 and Rs. 12,999. Their new prices are Rs. 10,999 (~$144) and Rs. 13,999.

Redmi 8 series

The Redmi 8A Dual 2+32 and 3+32 will be available for Rs. 6,999 (~$91) and Rs. 7,999 (~$105) instead of its regular price tags of Rs. 6,499 (~$85) and Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 8A variants like 2+32 and 2+32 previously sold for Rs. 6,199 (~$81) and 6,499. They will now be available for Rs. 6,699 and Rs. 6,999. The Redmi 8 4+64 edition will carry new price tag of Rs 8,999 (~$118) instead of its Rs. 7,999 (~$105) pricing.

Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7 and Redmi Go

There is no change in the pricing of Redmi Note 7 Pro. Hence, its 4+64, 6+64 and 6+128 variants will continue to cost Rs. 10,999, Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 13,999.

The Redmi 7A editions like 2+16 and 2+32 previously sold for Rs 5,999 and Rs. 6,199. Their increased price tags are Rs. 6,499 and Rs. 6,699 (~87). The Redmi Go will now sell for Rs. 4,999 (~$65) instead of its regular price of Rs. 4,499 (~$59).

Xiaomi Mi A3

The Xiaomi Mi A3 editions like 4+64 and 6+128 sold for Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 14,999. The pricing of its 6 GB RAM edition hasn’t changed, but the base model’s cost has increased to Rs. 12,999.

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In September, Xiaomi India had launched the Redmi 8A entry-level phone with a massive 5,000mAh battery that carried support for 18W fast charger. The handset had arrived in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 6,499 (~$91). Today, the company unveiled the Redmi 8A Dual phone in the country. It is an updated version of the Redmi 8A smartphone that features a new rear design along with an additional rear camera. It also comes in two color variants. Interestingly, the Redmi 8A Dual has arrived with a starting price same as the Redmi 8A.

Redmi 8A Dual specifications

The Redmi 8A Dual borrows many of its specs from the original Redmi 8A phone. Hence, it features a Gorilla Glass 5 protected 6.22-inch dot notch display that supports 19:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The 12nm Snapdragon 439 chipset fuels the smartphone with up to 3 GB of RAM. The phone offers an internal storage of 32 GB. It offers a dedicated a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Redmi 8A Dual comes loaded with MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS. One of the major highlights of the Redmi 8A Dual is that it is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports fast charging through USB-C. The phone ships with a 10W charger. The inclusion of the massive battery allows it to charge other devices using the reverse charging feature. By purchasing an 18W rapid charger, the Redmi 8A Dual can be charged quickly.

Coming to the new features available on the Redmi 8A Dual, it sports an Aura X Grip design. The mesh texture on the phone’s back promotes better grip and keeps fingerprint marks away. There is P2i nano-coating which makes the Redmi 8A Dual splash-proof.

The Redmi 8A featured a single rear camera of 12-megapixel. As the name goes, the Redmi 8A Dual comes with a dual camera setup on its back that comprises of a 13-megapixel main lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. AI scene detection, AI portrait mode and Google Lens are some of the features that are available for the rear cameras of the Redmi 8A Dual. The 8-megapixel selfie camera on the Redmi 8A Dual also supports AI portrait mode.

The Redmi 8A Dual lacks a fingerprint sensor. The usual connectivity features like VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack are available on the device. Also, the Redmi 8A Dual comes preloaded with VoWiFi functionality.

Redmi 8A Dual price in India and availability

Sea Blue, Sky White and Midnight Grey are the color editions of the Redmi 8A Dual. The 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at Rs. 6,499 (~$91) and Rs. 6,999 (~$98).

The Redmi 8A was also made available in India in same variants and same pricing. Hence, it remains to be seen whether Xiaomi will be slashing the pricing of Redmi 8A or it will be replaced with the arrival of its updated version. The Redmi 8A Dual will be available for purchase through Mi.com, Amazon India and Mi Home stores starting from Feb. 18 at 12 PM (local time) in India.

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Realme just launched the new Realme C3 in India and a lot of people are already considering it as the king of entry-level smartphones. But is it true? Is it the best phone you can get for that price? We already gave you an idea about it by comparing it to the Redmi 8 and the Infinix Hot 8 actually available in the Indian market, but there are other entry-level devices among its rivals. That is why we made a second comparison: Redmi 8A and Vivo Y91 are the new rivals to beat: go ahead with this post if you want to know which one offers the highest value for money.

Oppo Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Vivo Y91

Design

If you want an entry-level device, then you have to face several compromises and one of them is the design. These three devices all come with a plastic design and they do not feature premium materials like flagship smartphones. But they are still elegant and well-built. Realme C3 and Redmi 8A are even splash resistant. In each case, you get narrow bezels around the display thanks to a waterdrop notch, but the Redmi 8A is my favorite one since it has a more compact size than Realme C3. Note that in this trio, only the Vivo Y91 sports a fingerprint reader.

Display

Entry-level displays, nothing special. A high brightness, but a below-average resolution, with either 720 x 1520 or 720 x 1560 pixels. You do not get a high level of detail, neither very accurate colors. But they are sufficient displays. What you should be very interested to know is that Realme C3 has a much wider panel than Redmi 8A and Vivo Y91: 6.5 inches vs 6.22 inches. So Realme C3 is a better device for power users and multimedia lovers, despite it has a lower pixel density due to its wider diagonal.

Specs & Software

Both Redmi 8A and Vivo Y91 are equipped with a Snapdragon 439 SoC, while Realme C3 sports a much more powerful Helio G70. It is a toned-down version of the Helio G90 and it is one of the best MediaTek midrange chipsets. It provides higher CPU and GPU performance and it is a good SoC even for gamers. Further, only the Realme C3 comes with Android 10 out of the box. Redmi 8A is based on Android 9 Pie, while Vivo Y91 still comes with the old Android 8.1 Oreo. We think you already got the ranking: Realme C3 wins, then Redmi 8A, then Vivo Y91.

Camera

On the paper, Realme C3 offers the best rear camera setup. It consists of a primary 12 MP lens with a bright f/1.8 focal aperture and a secondary 2 MP depth sensor. Right after, we got the Redmi 8A, even though it has just a single rear camera. Vivo Y91 wins the selfie comparison with a very interesting selfie snapper, while the second place goes to Redmi 8A when it comes to selfies.

Battery

Redmi 8A and Realme C3 feature a mammoth battery: with a 5000 mAh capacity, they are able to last three days with moderate usage. We believe Redmi 8A will last a bit more due to its smaller display and good software optimization. Redmi 8A even offers a faster charging technology, while Realme C3 is the only one who supports reverse charging.

Price

To get Realme C3 in India, you just need Rs.6,999/€90/$99. Redmi 8A sets you Rs.6,499/€83/$90, while Vivo Y91 starts from Rs.8,890/€114/$125. The clear winner of this comparison is Realme C3: it ships with Android 10, it has a way better hardware department, it features a huge battery, a wider display and it even supports an innovative feature such as reverse charging. Redmi 8A comes right after, despite Vivo Y91 is the only sporting a fingerprint reader.

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Oppo Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Vivo Y91: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

PROs

• Very affordable
• Huge battery
• Compact
• Splash resistant

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Oppo Realme C3

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Wider display
• Android 10 out of the box
• Splash resistant
• Reverse charging

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Vivo Y91

PROs

• Good front camera
• Compact
• Fingerprint reader

CONS

• Smaller battery
• Android Oreo

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In the past few months, Xiaomi has rolled out Android 10 update with MIUI 11 skin for smartphones like Xiaomi Mi 3, Mi 2S, Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Redmi K20 Pro, K20, Note 8 Pro, Note 7 and some devices in China. The update was recently released for Xiaomi Mi A2 users in global markets. The Chinese firm has confirmed that Xiaomi Mi A3 users will be treated with Android 10 update in February. It appears that the Redmi 8A users in China could be soon blessed with the latest version of Android OS as it has been spotted with Android 10 on Geekbench benchmarking site.

As it can be seen in the screenshot, the 4 GB RAM variant of the Redmi 8A phone has surfaced with Android 10 OS on Geekbench. The smartphone was introduced with Android 9 Pie OS. While India was the first market to receive the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A phones, the 8A did not arrive in the country in 4 GB RAM edition.

In China, the company is selling the smartphone in 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage version. Hence, there is a possibility that the 4 GB RAM edition Redmi 8A that has been benchmarked on Geekbench could be a China country variant. The Android 10 update for it will mostly likely be skinned with MIUI 11.

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Xiaomi Redmi 8A specifications and price

The Redmi 8A comes with a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The display of the device is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The modest Snapdragon 439 mobile platform is present under the hood of the device.

It has a rear camera of 12-megapixel that offers features like dual pixel AF and LED flash. It has a front-facing camera of 8-mgeapixel. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C.

In China, it was introduced with a price tag of 699 Yuan (~$100) for its 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage version and 799 Yuan (~$115) and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition. These models are now selling at respective price tags of 599 Yuan (~$86) and 699 Yuan (~$100). In India, its 2 GB RAM and 3 GB RAM editions that come with 32 GB of storage are respectively priced at Rs. 6,499 and Rs. 6,999.

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A few days ago HMD Global released the Nokia 2.3, a unique smartphone since it is the only last-generation entry-level device to run Android One. In a period in which Android One is not being so hot, HMD Global keeps releasing Android One devices in every segment. But are Android One and the specifications of this phone enough to prefer it to the competition? In order to let you know, we decided to compare it with the handsets we consider the best entry-level smartphones out there: Redmi 8A and Realme C2 2020.

Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Oppo Realme C2 2020 vs Nokia 2.3

Design

Xiaomi Redmi 8A adopts a new design scheme which is very interesting for an entry-level smartphone. Further, the Redmi 8A is a splash resistant device, unlike Realme C2 2020 and Nokia 2.3. That is the reason why I personally prefer it to its rivals when it comes to build quality. Unfortunately, none of these devices has a fingerprint reader, so you have to rely on less safe authentication methods. In each case, you get a cheap plastic body, but we would be surprised if it was the opposite, given that we are talking about very affordable smartphones.

Display

Each of the displays found on these devices is a classic IPS panel with a below-average 720p resolution, so you will not get a higher level of detail, neither a great color reproduction. But they are sufficient panel you should not worry about, at least in their price range. The image quality, brightness, and viewing angles are similar, while Realme C2 2020 has a slightly smaller display with its 6.1-inch diagonal, so it is easier to use with a single hand but it is less suitable for advanced users.

Specs & Software

Redmi 8A has the most powerful and reliable processor: the octa-core Snapdragon 439 running at a max frequency of 1.95 GHz. It is more performing and it sports a better GPU, and the phone even comes with more RAM than its opponents in its most expensive configuration. Realme C2 takes the second place with its Helio P22 SoC. Nokia 2.3 is the lower-end one with an Helio A22 chipset, but it is the only with Android One and it is supposed to get updated faster and more constantly (despite Google is not supporting Android One as expected in the latest period).

Camera

Both Realme C2 and Nokia 2.3 are equipped with a dual camera setup on the back, while Redmi 8A is the only with a single camera. So Redmi 8A lacks a secondary depth sensor, but it has a better primary camera with a brighter aperture. That is why despite it comes with just a single camera, I prefer the Redmi 8A. Even its front camera wins the comparison with its higher resolution and better sensor. Realme C2 2020 has a similar camera setup to the Nokia 2.3, so the most important role will be played by software optimization. The biggest difference is the front camera, better on the Realme C2 2020.

Battery

Once again, Redmi 8A takes the gold medal. With a capacity of 5000 mAh, it packs a much bigger battery than Realme C2 2020 and Nokia 2.3. Its two rivals come with the same battery capacity, so they will most likely offer a similar battery life. However, we still did not test the Nokia 2.3, so we are only basing on the specs on the paper.

Price

You can currently get a unit of the Redmi 8A for less than €110/$123, Realme C2 2020 costs just €100/$112, and Nokia 2.3 starts from €110/$123. There is definitely no challenge, Redmi 8A represents a better option because it has a pretty nice camera, a splash resistant body, a better hardware department and even a way bigger battery. Realme C2 2020 and Nokia 2.3 are more or less at the same level: you should go for the former if you prefer higher performance and for the latter, if you prefer having Android One and a slightly bigger display.

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Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Oppo Realme C2 2020 vs Nokia 2.3: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme C2 2020

PROs

• Compact dimensions
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Big battery
• Depth sensor

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Nokia 2.3

PROs

• Android One
• Depth sensor
• Big battery

CONS

• Lower-end chipset

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

PROs

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Huge battery
• Good main camera
• Splash resistant
• Fast charging

CONS

• No depth sensor

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Almost two months after theRedmi 8  and Redmi 8A were released in China, Xiaomi has taken the wraps off the models in Indonesia. Since the popular Redmi 4 and 4A, the series has seen a tremendous change. The Redmi 8 and 8A just like their predecessors adopts a tall aspect ratio display with a notch design for the selfie camera. The models also saw improvements in their battery capacities and have support for 18W fast charging. The camera aspects were also upgraded. But Xiaomi still retains the affordable pricing the series is known for, with the pricing starting at IDR 1,399,000 ($99) for the Redmi 8A. The Redmi 8 3GB+32GB version adopts a price tag of 1,699,000 ($120) while the 4GB+64GB version will retail for IDR 1,799,000 ($127).

As for the specs, the Redmi 8 and 8A both come with polycarbonate bodies as well as P2i nano-coating for splash resistance. They adopt a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display that offers 19:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The displays on both phones are protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

Interestingly, the Redmi 8 and 8A are both launching with the latest MIUI 11 preinstalled inside.  Both are equally powered by the Snapdragon 439 chipset and have a huge 5000mAH battery under their hood with support for 18W fast charging through USB-C.

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On the camera aspect, the Redmi 8A features a single camera. The sensor is 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 which is also found on some of the older flagship phones like Xiaomi Poco F1, Google Pixel 3 and Vivo iQOO. On the other hand, the Redmi 8 has a dual-camera system on its rear. Its main sensor of 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 is coupled with a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For snapping selfies, the Redmi 8 series is fitted with an AI-driven 8-megapixel camera.

Furthermore, the Redmi 8 has a fingerprint scanner below its dual-camera system. The fingerprint sensor and the dual cameras differentiate the Redmi 8 from the 8A. The other common features available on the Redmi 8 and 8A include IR blaster, wireless FM radio, dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.

The Redmi 8 is available in Dark Blue, Coral Orange and Midnight Black while the Redmi 8 comes in Fairy Green, Sapphire Blue and Carbon Ash Black color options.

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The A Series from UMIDIGI is the most popular for the company as it offers entry-level devices with affordable prices and competitive specs. So, today, the company announced a new member of the Series, UMIDIGI A3S that comes with stock Android 10 and a super-low price of just $59.99 at launch! The phone -together with the bit more powerful A3X- will go live on December 9th.

Undoubtedly, the killer feature of the new device is the pure stock Android 10 running on it. Not many devices come with Android 10 right now and even fewer belong to the entry-level segment. So it is a big step for the company as they go ahead of other, more expensive devices, on the software front. Of course, the A3S provides the new Android 10 features such as system-wide dark mode and privacy controls.

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But will it be usable? We are pretty sure it will be as it comes with the 12nm MT6761 SoC which is pretty competent. Also, the phone houses a big 3950mAh battery that combined with the rest of the hardware should last more than a day on a single charge. What’s more, there is a dual rear camera comprising of a 16MP main lens and a 5MP depth lens for bokeh effect.

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In addition, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor that is missing from most entry-level phones at this price range. The device comes with double-sided 2.5D glass and a metal frame and also supports triple card slots; you can use 2 SIM cards and a microSD at the same time. Lastly, there’s also Bluetooth 5.0, global network bands support as well as and dual-4G/VoLTE support.

The UMIDIGI A3S will go on global sales at a discounted price of $59.99 on 9th December together with the A3X that will feature a higher screen/body ratio and more RAM for $69.99. According to the company, when it hits the market both of them will be in stock and will be shipped out fast. You can add them to your cart now at UMIDIGI Aliexpress official store in case you miss the discounted open sale price.

What’s more, if you order the A3S until December 13th, you will have the chance to get the UMIDIGI Uwatch 3 smartwatch for free! To learn about the way you can win the watch and see the rules applied, visit the promotion page here.

Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway once more to recruit 5 trial users for UMIDIGI A3S. You can check out all the details and specs about the phones and join the giveaway on their official website here.

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Blackview’s hotly-anticipated quad-camera budget king A80 Pro finally kicked off its global sale on black Friday and it is available exclusively on AliExpress at $79.99 until December 4th. But the A80 Pro isn’t the only bargain on the market. So, let’s see a comparison between the A80 Pro and the Redmi 8A.

Design
On the front, the two models are almost identical and both come with slim bezels and waterdrop notch where a front camera is located (Redmi 8A has a smaller one). The big difference is on the back. The A80 Pro adopts an asymmetric design with the quad-camera being located on the top left whereas the Redmi 8 comes with a rear camera and logo arranged up vertically in the middle.

Display

The winner here is the A80 Pro since it comes with a bigger display and slightly higher resolution. So, the Blackview model boasts a 6.49″ 1560 x 720 display while the Redmi 8A sports a 6.22″ display with 1520 x 720 resolution. Also, the A80 Pro has an LED notification light. Both screens adopt in-cell technology for a better visual experience.

Hardware/Software

Performance-wise, the battle is tight although the phones come with SoCs from different manufacturers. The A80 Pro comes with the Helio P25 8-core SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and the Redmi 8A comes with Snapdragon 439 also coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Antutu benchmark seen in the video reveals that the A80 Pro scores 96K+ while the Redmi 8A scores 91K+. As for the OS used, Blackview went with the clean Android 9 whereas Xiaomi chooses its own MIUI 11 bases on Android 9. Don’t forget that the A80 Pro supports global LTE bands while Redmi 8A doesn’t, which makes the former even more friendly for global travelers.

Camera

Judging by the official specs, the A80 Pro’s rear camera is far superior to its opponent as it sports a quad-camera setup with Sony® 13MP main sensor assisted by a triple sub-camera setup while the Redmi 8A’s rear main lens is 12MP. But a good camera means much more than that (i.e. software optimization) so we can’t really judge until we get samples from both of them. The selfie shooter is 8MP on both phones.

Battery
When it comes to battery, the Redmi 8A is definitely better with a 5,000mAh battery while the Blackview A80 Pro features a 4,680mAh one. In addition, the Blackview A80 Pro supports 10W charging while the Redmi 8A supports 18W fast charging but it’s a pity that Redmi 8A comes with a standard a 5V/2A charger. This means that if you want to take advantage of the 18W charging, you’d have to buy an extra charger.

Price
As we said before, the A80 Pro sells at just $79.99 during the global sale. The Redmi 8A is currently priced at $149.99, almost 2 times more expensive. And by no means is it 2 times better than the A80 Pro. As a matter of fact, the overall value-for-money ratio is much higher for the A80 Pro. That was a brief comparison and you should choose what suits you best. In the meantime, you can take a look at the Blackview BF promotion on Amazon where they’re offering 10 models with up to 20% discount.

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Blackview’s big surprise in the entry-level category just hit the market exclusively on Aliexpress and the price is just unbelievable: $79.99! Before you go on with the order, make sure to watch the unboxing and hands-on video below. Note that in the box you will also find a pair of earphones, a case, and a screen protector!

As you can see, the A80 Pro scores 99.720 points on the AnTuTu benchmark v8.1.4 and that’s an excellent score for a less-than-$80 smartphone. But besides the benchmark score, real-life performance like gaming seems smooth and fluid. The Blackview A80 Pro runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by the MediaTeK Helio P25 Octa-Core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

What makes it stand out among other budget phones is its Sony® IMX258 13MP quad rear camera. Also, it sports a 4680mAh big battery despite its 8.8mm slim body. That battery should last more than a day on a single charge. In terms of cellular coverage, it supports global LTE network bands, which makes it suitable for travelers or businessmen.

In addition, there is a 6.49″ in-cell display and the front panel reaches 90.3% screen/body ratio. It comes with HD+ resolution which is good for the market segment and price and colors are vivid. Speaking about colors, the A80 Pro comes in 4 color variations: Gradient Blue, Emerald Green, Interstellar Black, and Coral Red.

Back to the open sale, the price of $79.99 is a limited time offer and will last for just 5 days, until December 3rd. That’s 50% off the official retail price so, if you’re interested in getting a quad-camera budget king, snap it up now. Also, Blackview is offering discounts on 10 more of its devices for the Black Friday on Amazon with up to 20% off.

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The new Blackview A80 Pro is going to go on open global sales on November 29th for just $79.99  and that probably makes it the best VFM smartphone out there as it comes with a quad-camera setup featuring a Sony® 13MP quad-camera. Quite nicely, Blackview released an unboxing and hands-on video of the device so that you can see it in action before its official release. What’s even more impressive is that -besides the charger- you also get a pair of earphones, a case, and a screen protector in the box! Let’s check out the video.

As you can see, the A80 Pro scores 99.720 points on the AnTuTu benchmark v8.1.4 and that’s an excellent score for a less-than-$80 smartphone. But besides the benchmark score, real-life performance like gaming seems smooth and fluid. The Blackview A80 Pro runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by the MediaTeK Helio P25 Octa-Core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

What makes it stand out among other budget phones is its Sony® IMX258 13MP quad rear camera. Also, it sports a 4680mAh big battery despite its 8.8mm slim body. That battery should last more than a day on a single charge. In terms of cellular coverage, it supports global LTE network bands, which makes it suitable for travelers or businessmen.

In addition, there is a 6.49″ in-cell display and the front panel reaches 90.3% screen/body ratio. It comes with HD+ resolution which is good for the market segment and price and colors are vivid. Speaking about colors, the A80 Pro comes in 4 color variations: Gradient Blue, Emerald Green, Interstellar Black, and Coral Red.

Lastly, it is equipped with a USB Type-C port which is rare to find in the category as well as an LED notification light and 3.5mm audio jack. Definitely a very decent device in its price range. If you’re interested in this phone, keep your eyes on its November 29th global open sales at Aliexpress. You can also join the A80 Pro Giveaway to get one for free.

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Blackview has scheduled the global open sale event for the A80 Pro in a week from now but the phone has already attracted a lot of attention since its debut earlier this month. Since the phone isn’t yet on the market, many users are eager to see how the phone looks in real-life, as they’ve only seen it in photos. So, today, Blackview uploaded a video on their YouTube channel to show the world the real thing.

Its appearance isn’t far from what most smartphones look like nowadays so Blackview decided to offer the A80 Pro in four striking colors. The company names them Gradient Blue, Coral Red, Jade Green, and Midnight Black and all come with a refined plating finish that prevents the phone from looking dull. On the contrary, it enhances the contrast of light and shadow on the 2.5D back panel, which is especially obvious under lights.

As you can see in the video, the Blackview A80 Pro is sleek and has a minimal, elegant design thanks to its curved, ergonomic shape. The rounded edges join the 2.5D curved screen and back panel, extending the smoothness from back to front.

As for its size, Blackview says it’s 162.75 x 77 x 8.8mm and the 6.49″ display achieves a 90.3% screen/body ratio. The 8.8mm thickness is somewhat impressive if you take into account that there is a big, 4680mAh battery under the hood. The battery is charged through a Type-C port located at the bottom and the device also sports a 3.5mm audio jack and LED notification light. So, all the essential features are there.

At the top left corner on the back lies the quad vertically aligned camera that comes with a Sony® IMX258 13MPmain sensor and LED flash. The fingerprint scanner is also there while the selfie shooter is placed inside the front waterdrop notch featuring an AI-driven Sony® IMX239 8MP sensor.

Overall, it looks like a much more expensive phone than it really is as, during the open sale that will start on November 29th, the price will be just $79.99. If you are interested, bear in mind that the sale will take place exclusively on Aliexpress. You can add it to your cart beforehand so that you get notified when the global open sales begin. You can also join the giveaway to be among the 10 trial users to get the A80 Pro for free.

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UMIDIGI A series is the most popular of the company as it is the representative of the company in the sub-$100 entry-level segment of the market. Last year’s UMIDIGI A3 became an instant hit and now the Chinese manufacturer is getting ready to release its successor, the UMIDIGI A3S that will be the most affordable smartphone with stock Android 10 OS.

Only a few entry-level devices feature the latest OS version from Google as most are running on last year’s Android 9 or even worse, Android 8. To that perspective, it’s nice to see that UMIDIGI is bringing all Android 10 features and security to the entry-level segment. Android 10 is smoother and has many new features like system-wide dark mode, live caption, and privacy controls.

Also, looking at the photos of the device we can confirm that the A3S will come with a dual rear camera as well as a fingerprint sensor. The phone will have two color variants, Space Grey and the iPhone-like Midnight Green. On the front, the A3S is equipped with a notchless display. Yes, the top and bottom bezels may be a bit on the large side but many users still prefer this over the notch. Judging from its predecessor, the A3S should be quite compact and should come with dual 2.5D glass with metal frame design, dual 4G VoLTE, global network bands, as well as triple card slots.

As for its debut price, it is rumored that during the open sale it will cost just $59.99! The A3S will hit the market early next month. In the meantime, UMIDIGI is running a big Giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for its new smartwatch, UWatch GT. If you want to participate, just enter the giveaway. To learn more about the company and the rest of its products, visit their official website.

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As Blackview had announced 10 days ago, the Blackview A80 Pro made its official appearance today globally and it’s the company’s new budget smartphone, expanding its existing A-series lineup. The surprise came from the pricing as it costs just $79.99, an unprecedented price for a quad-camera phone!

Of course, there are other excellent budget phones on the market but the A80 Pro is the most appealing in its price range. Starting at just $79.99 for the global open sale on November 29th, it comes with an impressive set of specs. Let’s see what they’ve got.

Main Specs

Differentiating from the vast majority of phones out there, the Blackview A80 Pro comes with a bigger than usual display at 6.49″ and HD+ resolution with a waterdrop notch and advanced in-cell technology. Also, the bezels are pretty narrow, offering a screen/body ratio of 90.3%. The main camera is the killer feature of the phone as it’s a quad-camera setup consisting of a Sony® IMX258 13MP lens and 3 sub-cameras. The selfie shooter, on the other hand, features an AI-driven Sony® IMX239 8MP sensor.

Under the hood, hosts the Helio P25 8-core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Running on Android 9 Pie, these specs are more than enough for a smooth and snappy performance. Surprisingly, the body is just 8.8mm thin despite the fact that it houses a 4680mAh big battery. It also supports global LTE bands while other connectivity options include Dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, and triple positioning system. On top of that, the A80 Pro comes in 4 color variants: Gradient Blue, Jade Green, Midnight Black, and Coral Red.

Overall, the Blackview A80 Pro’s specs are very impressive considering its competitive price at $79.99. Blackview urges you to add the device to your cart so you will be notified when the presale begins. Lastly, Blackview is recruiting 10 trial users to test the phone and if you want to be among them, head over to their official website to join the Giveaway and see the full specs.

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Xiaomi’s big battery budget devices for 2019, namely the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A has officially received the green signal from Xiaomi for third-party development. The company has just released the kernel source code for both the devices, allowing developers to tinker with its code and develop custom ROMs for the device.

Xiaomi’s smartphones are popular for their extensive custom ROM development. Even the MediaTek powered Redmi Note 8 Pro kernel source code was released back in September. So, we can expect to see some new custom ROMs for the Redmi 8 and 8A in the coming months.

Both devices have a large 5000mAh battery that easily offers two-day battery life. They share the same octa-core Snapdragon 439 processor inside with the Redmi 8 getting a 4GB RAM version while the 8A maxing out at 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Another major difference is in its camera setup as the higher-end Redmi 8 gets a dual 12MP + 2MP shooter at the back while the 8A has to settle for a single 12MP sensor. Note that the cheaper 8A doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi recently revealed that the Redmi 8 and 8A have a special sonic dust removal feature built-in. It’s essentially just a way to clear out the dust and gunk that tends to gather up in smartphone speakers, which is a fairly common problem.

According to Xiaomi, the Redmi devices achieve this by playing a custom sound designed to achieve the maximum amplitude of the speaker for 30 seconds. This allegedly gets all the dust out by pure force, without damaging the speaker we’d hope. It’s an interesting solution to a common problem.

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Yesterday we talked about the tease poster that the CEO of Blackview posted on Facebook and today we have an official confirmation and launch date. The phone is coming on November 18th and according to the product page, it is a super budget-friendly mainstream device with a quad rear camera and 4680mAh big battery.

Blackview A80 Pro main specs

According to the Blackview A80 Pro landing page, the device comes with a 6.49″ display with In-cell technology and achieves a 90.3% screen/body ratio. One of the highlights of the phone is the Sony 13MP main sensor included in the quad rear camera which makes it on par with modern flagship counterparts.

Also, it sports a big, 4680mAh battery and runs on Android 9 Pie that feels very comfortable using the 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage of the device. It also supports global LTE bands, which means you can use it all over the world.

Design

From the renders we can see there is a waterdrop notch and the bezels are quite thin. The phone features a 3D-like design with rounded corners and a just 8.8mm thin body so it should feel comfortable in hand despite the big battery under the hood. On the back, there is the quad-camera setup placed on the top left corner while there’s also a fingerprint sensor.

While yesterday’s info was that it would come in 3 different colors, it seems that there is another one after all. So, Blackview A80 Pro will be available in Red, Gradient Blue, Green, and Black.

The A80 Pro will launch in 11 days from today and we expect it to feature a pretty competitive price. After all, the slogan “quad-camera budget king” tells that the price should be extraordinary, making it the most affordable 4-camera phone to date. What do you think the price will be?

What’s more, the Chinese manufacturer is also offering 10 units through a huge giveaway in order for the winners to test the device and propose improvements. To be among the winners, you just need to guess the final global sale price of the phone. If you are interested in it, you can add it to your cart on Aliexpress right now and get notified when the sales begin.

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Manufacturers are always working on developing their next devices and today, the CEO of Blackview teased the upcoming Blackview A80 Pro on his Facebook page. The photo doesn’t reveal the whole body of the device but from what is revealed, we can tell that the phone will be coming with a quad-camera setup located on the top left corner of the back cover. Also, there is a fingerprint sensor placed on the back, the good old classic spot for most phones.

Following the tease from the CEO, another render appeared showcasing a device in three colors. According to the source, the photo shows the Blackview A80 Pro as it too comes with a quad-camera setup and its body is slim with 3D glass applied. The render suggests that the phone could be available in Black, Red, and a trendy Gradient color. However, there is no information about the color palette of the gradient one.

As for when the device will hit the market, information say that it will be available this month and that it will be a mainstream device. So far, Blackview is known for its excellent rugged smartphones so, could the Blackview A80 Pro combine rugged features with the design that we see in the photos in order to stand out in the saturated mainstream smartphone market? Time will tell. Until all the specs surface, you can check out the other new models from Blackview, the flagship BV9800 Series that is currently campaigning on Kickstarter until November 8th. The top version BV9800 Pro is on offer for just $429 with a very limited quantity.

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Xiaomi has now officially introduced a ‘secret feature’ of the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A, that being that they both have what the company’s calling a sonic dust removal feature. It’s essentially just a way to clear out the dust and gunk that tends to gather up in smartphone speakers, which is a fairly common problem.

According to Xiaomi, the Redmi devices achieve this by playing a custom sound designed to achieve the maximum amplitude of the speaker for 30 seconds. This allegedly gets all the dust out by pure force, without damaging the speaker we’d hope. It’s an interesting solution to a common problem, and one that we’re surprised we haven’t seen elsewhere.

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The Redmi 8 and 8A have identically designed polycarbonate bodies. These phones come with P2i nano-coating for splash resistance. The Redmi 8 and 8A phone house 6.22-inch IPS LCD displays that offer 19:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The displays on both phones are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. These handsets measure 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4mm and weigh 188 grams.

The Redmi 8 has a fingerprint scanner below its dual camera system. The said feature is not available on the Redmi 8A. The other common features available on the Redmi 8 and 8A include IR blaster, wireless FM radio, dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.

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The Redmi 8A and Redmi 8 are the entry-level smartphones for China that have gone official. The Redmi 8 series comes with some exciting features like tall aspect ratio display with selfie notch, gargantuan battery with 18W fast charging and flagship grade camera. Moreover, the Redmi 8 series has arrived with an enticing starting price of 699 Yuan (~$99).

Redmi 8A and Redmi 8 Specifications and Features

The Redmi 8 and 8A have identically designed polycarbonate bodies. These phones come with P2i nano-coating for splash resistance. The Redmi 8 and 8A phone house 6.22-inch IPS LCD displays that offer 19:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The displays on both phones are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. These handsets measure 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4mm and weigh 188 grams.

The MIUI 10 based Android 9 OS is available preinstalled on the Redmi 8 series of smartphones. The modest Snapdragon 439 chipset that powered the Redmi 7A is also inside the Redmi 8A and Redmi 8 smartphones. Both phones are blessed with massive battery of 5,000mAh capacity. These entry-level devices support 18W fast charging through USB-C. The retail package of these devices includes a 10W charger.

The rear panel of the Redmi 8A features a single camera. The sensor is 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 which is also found on some of the older flagship phones like Xiaomi Poco F1, Google Pixel 3 and Vivo iQOO. The Redmi 8 has a dual camera system on its rear. Its main sensor of 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 is couple with a 2-megapixl depth sensor. For snapping selfies, the Redmi 8 series is fitted with an AI driven 8-megapixel camera.

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The Redmi 8 has a fingerprint scanner below its dual camera system. The said feature is not available on the Redmi 8A. The other common features available on the Redmi 8 and 8A include IR blaster, wireless FM radio, dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.

Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A Price in China

The pricing and availability of the Redmi 8 and 8A smartphones for China are as follows:

Redmi 8A

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – 699 Yuan (~99)
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 799 Yuan (~113)
• Color Variants: Dark Blue, Coral Orange and Midnight Black

Redmi 8

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – 799 Yuan (~113)
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 899 Yuan (~$127)
• Color Variants: Fairy Green, Sapphire Blue and Carbon Ash Black

The first sale of the Redmi 8 series will begin tomorrow in China at 10 AM (local time). For the first sale, the price of the 4 GB RAM Redmi 8A will be discounted by 100 Yuan (~$14).

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For this week’s poll, we are pitting Redmi‘s new budget phones – the Redmi 8A and the Redmi 8 – against each other. We are curious to know which of these two devices our readers prefer and will purchase, seeing as both phones have more similarities than differences when compared to their predecessors.

The Redmi 8A and Redmi 8 have the same screen size and resolution; they are powered by the same processor; they have the same primary rear camera and selfie camera; and also have the same battery capacity.

Of course, there are differences, the major ones being the lack of a fingerprint scanner and secondary rear camera on the Redmi 8A. However, with both phones being alike more than different, some folks may want to go with the cheaper phone which is the Redmi 8A. While others may not mind shelling some extra bucks for the Redmi 8.

Please take the poll and tell us if it is the Redmi 8A that will get your money or if you don’t mind paying more for an extra camera and fingerprint scanner. We will also want you to share the reason for picking one over the other in the comment box.
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Redmi has today confirmed through a Weibo post that it will be announcing the Redmi 8 series on October 14.  The unveil event will take place at 3PM (local time) on the said date. It is likely that the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A smartphones that have recently gone official in India will be made official in China on Monday. The other reason both phones are expected to launch together is that these devices have already certification from TENAA telecom authority of China.

The posters released by Redmi reveals that the Redmi 8 will be coming to China in three colors. They are as follows Sapphire Blue, Fairy Green (Emerald Green) and Carbon Rock Ash (Onyx Black). Interestingly, the Ruby Red color variant that is coming to India may not be available in China.

At the launch of Redmi 8 in India, the Chinese firm had confirmed Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black and Ruby Red as the three color editions of the Redmi 8. The official listing of the smartphone on Xiaomi India website revealed the Emerald Green color variant. The Redmi 8’s first sale will be held tomorrow in India and it appears that the Emerald Green model won’t be available for purchase initially in the country.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A Specifications

The Redmi 8 is fitted with a 6.22-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with waterdrop notch which is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The plastic rear of the smartphone has splash-resistant P2i nano-coating. The Snapdragon 439 chipset powers the smartphone. It is assisted by up to 4 GB of RAM and it features a native storage of up to 64 GB. A microSD card slot is available on the device for additional storage.

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The rear side of the Redmi 8 features a Sony IMX363 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera system and it has a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. There is a 5,000mAh battery inside the phone that is equipped with 18W rapid charging through USB-C. The back panel of the Redmi 8 also features a fingerprint reader. The Redmi 8A is a stripped-down version of the Redmi 8 that mainly lacks a fingerprint reader and also misses a secondary lens on the rear.

The starting prices of Redmi 8A and Redmi 8 are Rs. 6,499 and Rs. 7,999. In China, these phones may respective price tags of 649 Yuan and 799 Yuan.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 8 smartphone in India and at the end of the previous month, it had introduced the Redmi 8A in the country. Today, Redmi has confirmed that it will be launching a new Redmi series of smartphones tomorrow in China. It is likely that the Chinese firm will launch the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A phones in the home market tomorrow.

In the below shown screenshot of Redmi’s Weibo post, the company has claimed that it has been consistently increasing the quality of entry-level Redmi phones since first Redmi 1 phone that was announced in July 2013. There are now millions of users of Redmi’s entry-level phones around the world. It has further stated that it will be announcing a new Redmi series product tomorrow. Since the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A were both certified by the TENAA telecom authority in the recent past, it appears that both phones may go official in China tomorrow.

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Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A Specifications

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 features a 6.22-inch display whereas the Redmi 8A has a 5.71-inch display. Both IPS LCD displays have waterdrop notch and they carry support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. The displays are shielded by Gorilla Glass 5 panels and their polycarbonate back feature splash-resistant P2i nano-coating. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on both devices.

The Snapdragon 439 chipset powers both smartphones. They are packed with massive 5,000mAh batteries that are blessed with support for 18W fast charging through USB-C. The rear side of the Xiaomi Redmi 8A has a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 camera. The Redmi 8 also features the same rear camera along with a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Upfront, they are equipped with an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

The Redmi 8 and 8A come with wireless FM radio support. There is a dedicated microSD card slot on both phones for more storage. The Redmi 8A lacks a fingerprint sensor. However, Redmi 8 features it below the dual rear cameras.

In India, the Redmi 8A variants such as 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 6,499 (~$91) and Rs. 6,999 (~$99). The Redmi 8 models like 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage respectively cost Rs. 7,999 (~$112) and Rs. 8,999 (~$127). Initially, 5 million units of 4 GB RAM variant of Redmi 8 will be also at Rs. 7,999.

UP NEXT: Redmi 8 vs Redmi 8A vs Redmi Y3: Specs Comparison

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Xiaomi just expanded its entry-level smartphones line-up with the Redmi 8 which followed the launch of the lower-end Redmi 8A that is currently the most affordable Xiaomi phone if we exclude the Redmi Go. Both these devices are among the best options for people who have a very limited budget and they want to spend max €100/$110 for a new device. There is also another low-end phone released by Xiaomi that is currently available in the most affordable price range: the selfie-centric Redmi Y3. This is a specs comparison which will let you find out who is the Xiaomi entry-level phone with the highest value for money in its current 2019 line-up.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi Y3

Design

Despite Redmi 8, 8A and Y3 are just low-end devices, Xiaomi put a lot of effort in their aesthetics. All of them have elegant design schemes as well as a splash resistant body. Redmi 8 and Y3 have definitely the most impressive bodies in terms of look, due to their reflective backs. However, none of these devices is made of premium materials: all of them have a plastic body. Despite Redmi 8 boasts the more recent Aura Mirror design, Redmi Y3 remains a very elegant and minimalistic phone: given that they are both beautiful and well-built, choose by basing on your tastes. I personally prefer the Redmi Y3 due to its cleaner back and the U-shaped waterdrop notch.

Display

On each of these devices, you will get more or less the same display size, as well as the same resolution and the same display technology (IPS LCD). Due to their resolution, they are below-average panels, but still sufficient for most of the users. We do not suggest you focus on the display quality as they all offer more or less the same thing. Note that Redmi 8A does not have a fingerprint scanner, while Redmi 8 and Redmi Y3 do (but it is not in-display).

Specs & Software

Redmi Y3 wins the performance comparison because it is equipped with a better chipset: the Snapdragon 632 running at a max frequency of 1.8 GHz. It provides smoother and more stable performance thanks to more powerful custom cores, while the Snapdragon 439 found on Redmi 8 and 8A is less powerful but more efficient thanks to its 12 nm production process. Between Redmi 8 and 8A, the former is better since it has a higher memory configuration with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, but you obviously have to spend more for it. Android 9 Pie is out of the box on each of these devices, but Redmi 8 and 8A already come with MIUI 10 while Redmi Y3 is still based on MIUI 9.

Camera

The best rear camera setup belongs to the Redmi 8 which comes with a 12 MP dual camera boasting a bright f/1.8 aperture and a depth sensor. But if you want the best selfies, then Redmi Y3 is your choice as it is definitely one of the best affordable phones ever for taking selfies, thanks to its 32 MP front camera. Redmi Y3 has a dual rear camera too, while Redmi 8A does not, that is why we would not recommend the Redmi 8A if you asked us about the best camera phone here.

Battery

Redmi 8 and 8A are equipped with bigger 5000 mAh batteries as well as very efficient SoCs, so they have a longer battery life than Redmi Y3. They even support a faster charging technology with a max power of 18W.

Price

Redmi 8 starts from just €100/$110 in China, Redmi 8A costs €90/$100 in India and Redmi Y3 had a starting price of about €130 in India but it is now available for just €100/$110 thanks to online street prices. Whatever you choose, the differences will be just marginal. Overall, I would go for the Redmi Y3 due to the better front camera and the higher performance, but some may not have the same opinion since Redmi 8 and 8A offer a much bigger battery, as well as a better main camera sensor.

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Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Xiaomi Redmi Y3: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 8

PROs

• Big battery
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Fingerprint reader
• Original design
• Fast charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Redmi Y3

PROs

• Better performance
• Better front camera
• Micro SD Dedicated slot
• Fingerprint reader

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

PROs

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Huge battery
• More affordable
• Fast charging

CONS

• No depth sensor

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At the end of the previous month, Xiaomi had introduced the Redmi 8A smartphone. It came with some impressive features like a waterdrop notch enabled display, a Sony IMX363 12-megapixel camera and an 18W fast charging assisted 5,000mAh battery. Priced at Rs. 8,999 (~$126), the Redmi 8 that has gone official today is an upgraded version of the Redmi 8A phone.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 has a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The plastic rear of the phone with Aura Mirror design with glossy appeal has P2i nano-coating that protects it from water splashes.

The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Redmi 8. The Snapdragon 439 SoC that powers the Redmi 8A is also available on the Redmi 8 smartphone. The SoC is coupled with up to 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of up to 64 GB. A dedicated microSD card slot is available on the handset for extra storage. There is a 5,000mAh battery inside the smartphone. It supports 18W fast charging through USB-C port. The box package of the handset has a 10W charger.

The Redmi 8 has a dual-camera setup that has a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, 1.4micron pixel size, and Dual Pixel autofocus. The main lens is assisted by a 2-megapixel sensor for adding depth effects to the images. The dual cameras support AI scene detection across 33 categories and language translation through Google Lens. The front side of the Redmi 8 features an AI 8-megapixel selfie camera. The handset carries support for face unlock.

The rear shell of the phone features a fingerprint scanner which his unavailable on the Redmi 8A. The other features of the Redmi 8 include a 3.5mm audio jack, wireless FM radio, IR blaster, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Price and Availability in India

It was confirmed at the launch that Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red and Onyx Black are the three color editions of the Redmi 8. However, the official website of Xiaomi India states that the Emerald Green is the fourth color variant of the smartphone. The 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage models of the smartphone are respectively priced at Rs. 7,999 (~$112) and Rs. 8,999 (~$126).

To celebrate selling 100 million phones in just 5 years of its existence in India, Xiaomi is offering the first 5 million units of the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the Redmi 8 for Rs. 7,999 (~$112). From Oct. 12, the Redmi 8 will be available from 00:01 hours midnight on Mi.com, Hi Home and Flipkart.

Xiaomi’s Global VP and Managing Director for India, Manu Kumar Jain confirmed that the company will be launching the Redmi Note 8 series in India on Oct. 16.

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This year it is very hard for other smartphone manufacturers to beat Xiaomi in the affordable segment. The Chinese giant released a lot of affordable mid-rangers and entry-level phones which are currently among the best sellers of 2019. The latest cheap phone launched is Redmi 8A and it belongs from the most affordable Xiaomi line-up if we exclude the Redmi Go. Its value for money is huge thanks to its great camera, big battery, and high performance, that is why it is a very hot device and it is hard to find a rival. After comparing it with Realme C2 and Honor 8A, here is another comparison with entry-level smartphones from the concurrence: the new Samsung Galaxy M10s and Realme 3i.

Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy M10s vs Oppo Realme 3i

Design

Redmi 8A adopts a brand new ergonomic design with gradient colors and a stripe in the middle of the rear cover which reminds of Oppo Reno smartphones. It is definitely too elegant and it almost does not look like an entry-level phone. It does not have a fingerprint scanner and it relies on face unlock, but this solution makes the rear side cleaner and even more elegant. Realme 3i is another beautiful phone with its diamond-like rear pattern which is available in gradient hues as well. Samsung Galaxy M10s has a traditional plastic body with a single color, so it offers nothing special in terms of design.

Display

Samsung Galaxy M10s wins the display comparison as it is the only to sport a Super AMOLED panel, despite its resolution is only HD+. Besides providing better colors thanks to the AMOLED technology, Samsung Galaxy M10s also offers a wider 6.4-inch panel which is more comfortable for advanced users. Both Realme 3i and Redmi 8A have an IPS panel with the same diagonal and the same HD+ resolution, as well as a waterdrop notch.

Specs & Software

The presence of the Helio P60 chipset and a higher-end memory configuration makes the Realme 3i more powerful and smoother than Samsung Galaxy M10s and Redmi 8A. It is the only to sport up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of internal storage. The silver medal goes to Redmi 8A because it has a Snapdragon 439 chipset which delivers better and more stable performance than the Exynos chipset found on the Galaxy M10s. But you should not notice big differences between their performance, while Realme 3i is definitely superior with all the usage patterns. Samsung Galaxy M10s, Redmi 8A, and Realme 3i are all shipped with Android 9 Pie out of the box, customized by the custom user interfaces One UI, MIUI, and Color OS, respectively.

Camera

If we consider both the rear and the front camera departments, Realme 3i offers a more complete and improved camera experience. Its dual rear camera with bright focal aperture and an additional depth sensor is more suitable for most of the scenarios, while the higher resolution of the front camera allows capturing more detailed selfies. But photo quality is not everything: Samsung Galaxy M10s has an ultrawide sensor which is considered much more useful than depth sensors. So if you need it, go for the Galaxy M10s as the photo quality does not differ so much.

Battery

With its mammoth 5000 mAh battery, Redmi 8A is able to deliver three days of battery life with moderate usage, and it is the longest-lasting phone not only in this comparison since it lasts more than most of the smartphones out there. It even supports a nice fast charging technology with a max power of 18W, so it does not take a lot of hours to fully charge it despite its huge capacity.

Price

Realme 3i is available at about €100/$110 in India, Samsung Galaxy M10s starts from about €110/$120, and Redmi 8A costs €100/$110 in its base variant with 2 GB of RAM. Despite Redmi 8A rocks a way bigger battery, Realme 3i is a more convincing device due to its higher performance, good cameras, fingerprint reader and more. Even Samsung Galaxy M10s is a very nice device, especially for its ultrawide sensor and its AMOLED display, but overall I would personally choose the Realme 3i for the above-mentioned specifications.

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Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy M10s vs Oppo Realme 3i: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme C2

PROs

• Nice performance
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Big battery
• Good cameras

CONS

• Worse chipset

Samsung Galaxy M10s

PROs

• Bigger and better display
• Fingerprint scanner
• Good performance
• Good cameras
• Micro SD Dedicated slot

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

PROs

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Huge battery
• Good cameras
• Fast charging

CONS

• No depth sensor

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The launch of the Redmi 8 series around the corner. Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing has recently started teasing the arrival of the Redmi 8A smartphone. The Redmi 8 that has a model number of M1908C3IC had appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications. Yesterday, a listing of the phone had appeared on the website of China Telecom. At the same time, the smartphone was also found listed on Google Play Console. These appearances suggest that the arrival of the Redmi 8 smartphone is drawing near.

The Google Play Console listing of the Redmi 8 has revealed few specs of the phone. It states that its display offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and 320 ppi pixel density. Like China Telecom listing, it reveals that the Snapdragon 439 mobile platform is present under the hood of the Redmi 8 along with 3 GB of RAM. The SD439 also fuels the Redmi 8A smartphone. It states that the phone is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. The other details of the phone were not mentioned in its Google Play Console listing.

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As far as the other specs of the Redmi 8 are concerned, its TENAA and China Telecom listings have revealed that it features a 6.21-inch display with waterdrop notch. The dual camera setup of the phone features a 12-megapixel primary lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is speculated that it could be featuring the Sony IMX363 as the main lens like the Redmi 8A phone. For capturing selfies, it is equipped with an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.

Like the Redmi 8A, the Redmi 8 also features a massive 5,000mAh battery. Since the Redmi 8A comes with a USB-C port, the Redmi 8 could be also equipped with a USB-C slot. A fingerprint scanner is positioned on the backside of the device.

Tipster Ishan Agarwal had revealed in the previous month that the Redmi 8 will be made official in variants such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage in China It is speculated to arrive in four color options such as Phantom Red, Fairy Green, Carbon Ash and Sapphire Blue. The handset is also expected to debut soon in India. It remains to be seen whether Redmi 8 Pro also debuts alongside the Redmi 8 phone.

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Xiaomi’s independent Redmi brand recently announced its budget handset, the Redmi 8A via an official online launch event. At the time of its unveiling, Xiaomi’s India head Manu Kumar Jain teased another smartphone, likely to be the Redmi 8. While the new model should meet us very soon in India, the brand seems to be working on its China release as well. The Redmi 8 was recently listed on the China Telecom website (model number M1908C3IC), confirming its release in the Chinese market.

The listing confirms that the Redmi 8 will have a 6.21-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The phone will continue to use a plastic body, just like its predecessors. We can see that the phone will have 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage but there should be 2GB and 3GB RAM options as well. At the back, the Redmi 8 will come with a dual-camera setup featuring a 12MP sensor and another 2MP sensor for depth. Upfront, it should have an 8MP selfie shooter.

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One of the biggest highlights of the new device will be the large 5000mAh battery. This is a significant bump up from the 4000mAh battery on the Redmi 7 model. However, it will also increase its size to 9.4mm thickness and weight to 188 grams. Inside, it should feature the Snapdragon 439 processor, the same as the Redmi 8A. However, unlike the 8A, this one will have a fingerprint sensor at the back.

China Telecom lists the Redmi 8 at 1599 Yuan ($224). This is definitely a placeholder price tag as when it launches, it should start at a much cheaper price tag, likely around $120.

Xiaomi has already confirmed the existence of this 5000mAh backed Redmi 8 / 8A model, both in China as well as India. So it is just a matter of time until we see its launch in both the markets.

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Apart from China, India is one of the most important markets for Xiaomi. In order to demonstrate a sense of exclusivity to the Indian audience, the company tends to launch several products in the country ahead of other regions. One such example of this statement is the Redmi Note 7 Pro, which made its global debut in India.

Another recently launched smartphone that made its international debut in the country is the budget-oriented, Redmi 8A. However, according to the latest activity of Redmi’s General Manager, Lu Weibing on Weibo, the handset is about to launch in its country of origin as well.

On the 30th of September, a Chinese netizen shared an image of a man on Weibo who is standing in an aeroplane or train aisle to charge his smartphone. The image is accompanied by a question that asks “Can the fast charging revolution solve the dilemma of your smartphone’s battery life?”.

To which the senior Xiaomi official replied that support for fast charging alone cannot provide for a long battery backup. Instead, the handset should also have a large battery, like the 4,500 mAh capacity powerhouse found in the Redmi Note 8 Pro or a 5,000 mAh battery which is seen in our recently launched smartphone.

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Clearly, Xiaomi has not launched any smartphone in China recently that packs a 5,000 mAh battery. Therefore, it is assumed that the official is, in fact, talking about the Redmi 8A which was launched in India, earlier this month. Besides, the handset also supports 18 W fast charging via the bottom-mounted USB C port.

All in all, the possibility of this assumption turning out true is very high and the smartphone might be launched in China in the coming weeks.

If you want to read about the full specs and features of the Redmi 8A, you can do so by clicking here.

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Last month, Xiaomi took off covers from Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro in In China. Since then, Xiaomi fans are eagerly waiting for the international release of the Redmi Note 8 series. It appears that the Indian launch of Note 8 and Note 8 Pro could be drawing near as they have been spotted on RF exposure page on the official site of Xiaomi India. Apart from this info, tipster Mukul Sharma has also come across a new unreleased phone called Redmi 8A Pro on the same page.

Apparently, the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro could not be spotted on the website at the time of writing this post. It is not the first time the listing of Redmi Note 8 has been taken down. The Note 8 was spotted earlier in this month too, but it was soon removed.

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Xiaomi has recently launched Redmi 8A smartphone in India, but there is nothing The Chinese manufacturer is expected to debut Redmi 8 and Redmi 8 Pro phones in the coming month. Reliable tipster Xiaomishka has claimed that the Redmi 8A on RF exposure page is an erroneous listing. However, he has claimed that Xiaomi India is gearing up for the launch of Redmi Note 8 Pro. Probably, the Note 8 series may debut just in time for the upcoming festival season in the coming month.

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Xioami Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro Specifications

The Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro respectively features 6.3-inch and 6.53-inch IPS LCD panels with full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 665 fuels the Redmi Note 8 with 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM. The Helio G90T SoC fuels the Pro model with 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM. Both phones come with 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. The Pro model has support for UFS 2.1 storage.

The Redmi Note 8 has a 13-megapixel selfie camera and 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad rear cameras. On the other side, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system and a frontal shooter of 20-megapixel. The Redmi Note 8 has a 4,000mAh battery whereas the Redmi Note 8 Pro features a larger 4,500mAh battery. Both phones support for 18W and come preinstalled with MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS. They are equipped with rear-mounted fingerprint scanners.

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Xiaomi just came up with a new entry-level smartphone belonging to the most affordable price segment: the one under €100/$100. We are talking about the Redmi 8A which is clearly one of the best smartphones ever released in its price range. A lot of people are already thinking it is the best device you can get with the lowest budget, but is it really true? In order to understand it, we compared it with the other popular entry-level smartphones from the best Chinese brands. We chose Honor 8A (or Honor Play 8A) and Realme C2 for this comparison as we believe they are among the phones with the highest value for money in the entry-level sector.

Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Huawei Honor 8A vs Oppo Realme C2

Design

Xiaomi renewed the design of the whole Redmi line-up this year, including the Redmi 8A. But, at least according to my tastes, the Redmi 8A is not the best option when it comes to aesthetics. Besides sporting an original back with a “prismatic pattern”, the Realme C2 is also a more compact phone than the Redmi 8A, that is why it is my favorite one. On the other hand, even if Redmi 8A is a slightly bigger phone, it has a higher screen-to-body ratio, and that is why some may like it more than its rivals. But note that in each case, you get a device with a plastic body.

Display

The displays of these smartphones are just acceptable. They all come with a standard HD+ resolution, definitely nothing special, but not disappointing. On the paper, Realme C2 and Redmi 8A offer slightly better panels. But not any of them has what we can call an above-average display. So you’d better go ahead and pay attention to other specifications.

Specs & Software

In terms of performance, the Snapdragon 439 chipset looks slightly better than the Helio P35 found on the Honor 8A. But it is just a marginal difference. What you should consider more is the amount of internal storage: the Honor 8A comes with up of 64 GB of storage, while Redmi 8A stops at 32 GB. The Realme C2 loses this comparison because it is equipped with a lower-end Helio P22 chipset. All come with Android 9 Pie out of the box and we already know that Redmi 8A will be soon updated to MIUI 11.

Camera

The 12 MP Sony sensor on board of the Redmi 8A makes it the best camera phone of the trio with a bright focal aperture and very detailed photos, even when light conditions are not the best. The phone also features a pretty nice front camera. Realme C2 has a dual camera and, while its main sensor is not at the same level as the Redmi 8A, the secondary sensor allows capturing depth info better. Even Honor 8A is an interesting camera phone in its price range, but I personally prefer the main sensor of the Redmi 8A.

Battery

The presence of a 5000 mAh battery on the Redmi 8A will make it last three days on a single charge even with pretty intensive usage. It wins the battery comparison and it will probably be one of the longest-lasting phones of this year. Redmi 8A is also the only phone here to support fast charging. The silver medal goes to the Realme C2 which is not the best battery monster of this trio but still features a huge 4000 mAh battery, that is a lot for a phone with an entry-level chipset and an HD display.

Price

As you already know, the price is the strongest point of these handsets. You need just €77/$84 to grab a unit of the Realme C2. Redmi 8A starts from just $91/€83, while Honor 8A costs about €100/$110 globally. At the end of the day, there is no challenge: Redmi 8A is definitely a better device due to its bigger battery, amazing SoC (for the price range) and great cameras. Realme C2 takes the second place.

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Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Huawei Honor 8A vs Oppo Realme C2: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme C2

PROs

• Compact dimensions
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Big battery
• Depth sensor

CONS

• Worse chipset

Honor Play 8A

PROs

• Good performance
• Good cameras
• Micro SD Dedicated slot

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

PROs

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Huge battery
• Good cameras
• Slightly bigger display
• Fast charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Xiaomi had held a soft launch to announce the Redmi 8A smartphone in India. At the end of the online launch of the smartphone, Xiaomi’s Global VP and Managing Director for India, Manu Kumar Jain teased that India will be soon receiving the Redmi 8 smartphone. Probably, the company may announce the Redmi 8 in India in October.

In the snapshot shown below, the red-colored Redmi 8A with single rear camera can be seen in the left hand of Jain. In his right hand is the mysterious Redmi phone with a vertical dual camera setup. It seems to be the upcoming Redmi 8 phone. A leaked poster that had appeared this month had revealed that the Redmi 8 series will go official in China on Oct. 1. Probably, the Redmi 8 series may arrive in India a bit later in the coming month.

The Redmi M1908C3IC that was recently certified by China’s TENAA telecom agency seems to resemble with the dual camera Redmi phone which can be seen with Jain in the above image.

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According to TENAA, the Redmi 8 measures 156.3 x 75.4 x 9.4mm and it weighs 190 grams. It has a 6.2-inch display with waterdrop notch that offers 720 x 1520 pixels. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that will probably carry support for fast charging through USB-C.

The handset is powered by 2.0GHz octa-core processor and up to 4 GB of RAM. It has up to 64 GB of native storage. It will come with Android 9 Pie OS preinstalled. The dual camera system of the phone has a 12-megapixel primary lens. It has a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot. A fingerprint scanner is present on the backside of the device. It is also equipped with face unlock.

Reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal had recently revealed that Redmi 8 will be releasing in 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. Phantom Red, Fairy Green, Carbon Ash and Sapphire Blue are the rumored color options of the smartphone.

Shown above is a leaked image of the Redmi 8 that had surfaced in the previous month. It remains to be seen whether Xiaomi also announces the Redmi 8 Pro alongside the Redmi 8 handset. As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing of the Redmi 8 series.

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