Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A Launched Exclusively on Daraz 11.11 Sale: Check Out The Prices!

Daraz 11.11 Sale is taking over the internet. It’s all over social media and I can’t watch YouTube videos without skipping an advert from Daraz. Well, with Daraz’s 11.11 Sale finally up and running, we have a very interesting update from Xiaomi.Xiaomi Nepal has finally brought in the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A to Nepal. Both the phones are launched exclusively on Daraz on 11.11 sales today.  The Redmi 8 price in Nepal is set Rs 14,999 for 4/64GB variant. While the Redmi 8A has been announced for Rs 12,999 for 3/32GB and Rs 11,999 for 2/32GB.

So, are the Redmi 8/8A the budget kings for 2019? And should you buy them? Well, let’s find out.

Redmi 8

Redmi 8 is a successor to the Redmi 7. With it, Xiaomi has made improvements overall in terms of design and features but features a weak processor.

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Redmi 8 borrows design elements from the Redmi Note 8 Pro with a similar camera module and fingerprint sensor placement. It also has a waterdrop notch and features a 6.22 inches IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 720 X 1520 pixels.

This time around Xiaomi has gone with a weak processor; Snapdragon 439. Snapdragon 439 is a weaker processor compared to the Snapdragon 632 used in the Redmi 7.

On the rear, we get a dual-camera setup with a 12MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it has an 8MP selfie shooter. In terms of battery, we get a 5000 mAh battery compared to 4000 mAh battery on the Redmi 7. Plus, it also supports 18W fast charging.

Redmi 8 Key Specifications

• Display: 6.22 inches IPS LCD
• Resolution: 720 x 1520 pixels
• OS: Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 9
• Chipset: Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439
• Memory: 64GB/4GB RAM
• Rear Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8 Dual Pixel PDAF + 2 MP, depth sensor
• Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0
• Fingerprint: Rear-mounted
• Battery: Non-removable 5000 mAh, Fast battery charging 18W
• Colors: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue

Redmi 8 Price in Nepal: Rs 14,999 (4/64GB)

Redmi 8A

The Redmi 8A is very similar to the Redmi 8 as it rocks the same processor. It also has a similar-sized HD display as that of the Redmi 8.

Design changes along with the absence of a depth sensor and a fingerprint sensor are one of the few changes.

Redmi 8A Key Specifications

• Display: 6.2 inches IPS LCD
• Resolution: 720 x 1520 pixels
• OS: Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 9
• Chipset: Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439
• Memory: 32GB/2GB RAM + 32GB/3GB RAM
• Rear Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8 Dual Pixel PDAF
• Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0
• Fingerprint: No
• Battery: Non-removable 5000 mAh, Fast battery charging 18W
• Colors: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue

Redmi 8A Price in Nepal: Rs. 11,999 (2/32GB) Rs. 12,999 (3/32GB)

Impressions

Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A are a definite upgrade in terms of design, battery, and charging. But no so much when it comes to other hardware like the processor. The Snapdragon 439 is weaker compared to Snapdragon 632 available on the Redmi 7.

Redmi 8 looks good but if you want more power you should look elsewhere. Redmi 7 which is more powerful than the Redmi 8 is priced at Rs. 14,999 (2/32GB) and Rs. 16,999 (3/32GB). So, we can see that Redmi 8 is a cheaper option but it a less powerful option as well. So, if you care about aesthetics much more than performance then you should go for the Redmi 8 otherwise the Redmi 7 is better.

Similarly, Redmi 8A is a facelift of the Redmi 7A. It uses the same processor but has a better design and bigger display. So, both of the devices are not a significant upgrade over it’s older counterparts.