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Redmi 8A vs Moto E6s vs Nokia 2.2 vs Realme C2 vs Samsung M10: Entry-level phones compared

The Redmi 8A has unique features such as a 5,000 mAh battery and a Type-C port for charging

Tech2 News Staff|Sep 25, 2019, 17:44:12 IST

Xiaomi announced the Redmi 8A and has yet again introduced a new device in the entry-level segment of Android smartphones.The sub-7k price segment has recently seen some powerful smartphones make their way, only to push all the manufacturers to come out with a better one every time. On paper, the Redmi 8A looks no less.[caption id="attachment_7402031" align="alignnone" width="1024"]

Redmi 8A launched in India at a starting price of Rs 6,499.[/caption]Powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset, it comes with 32 GB of internal storage. There are two RAM variants of 2 GB and 3 GB with the same storage capacity.It has a 6.22-inch display with an HD LCD panel that is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The display has a waterdrop notch design that Xiaomi is calling ‘Dot Notch’.In the camera department, it comes with a 12 MP Sony IMX363 sensor on the rear and an 8 MP AI selfie shooter on the front.Another highlighted feature is the 5,000 mAh battery capacity that none of its competitors offers at this price. It also comes with support for 18 W fast charging and it comes with a 10 W charger in the box.

Smartphone	Redmi 8A	Motorola Moto E6s	Nokia 2.2	Realme C2	Samsung Galaxy M10
Display size (inch)	6.22	6.1	5.71	6.1	6.22
Resolution (pixels)	720 x 1520	720 x 1560	720 x 1520	720 x 1560	720 x 1520
Pixel density (PPI)	271	282	295	282	269
Display panel	IPS LCD	IPS LCD	IPS LCD	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Dual-SIM	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439	Mediatek Helio P22	Mediatek Helio A22	Mediatek Helio P22	Samsung Exynos 7870
CPU core count	Octa-core	Octa-core	Quad-core	Octa-core	Octa-core
RAM	2/3 GB	4 GB	2/3 GB	2/3 GB	2/3 GB
Internal storage	32 GB	64 GB	16/32 GB	16/32 GB	16/32 GB
Expandable memory	Up to 512 GB	Up to 512 GB	Up to 256 GB	Up to 256 GB	Up to 256 GB
Primary camera	12 MP, f/1.9	13 MP, f/2.0 + 2 MP	13 MP, f/2.2	13 MP, f/2.2 + 2 MP	13 MP, f/1.9 + 5 MP, f/2.2
Camera array	Single	Dual	Single	Dual	Dual
Secondary camera	8 MP	8 MP	5 MP	5 MP	5 MP
OS version	Android 9.0 Pie (MIUI 10)	Android 9.0 Pie (Stock)	Android 9.0 Pie (Android One)	Android 9.0 Pie (ColorOS 6 Lite)	Android 9.0 Pie (One UI)
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB port type	USB-C	microUSB	microUSB	microUSB	microUSB
Battery (mAh)	5,000	3,000	3,000	4,000	4,000
Fast charging	Yes, 18 W	No	No	No	No
Colours	Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red	Polished Graphite, Bright Cherry, Dark Red	Steel, Tungsten Black	Diamond Black, Diamond Blue	Ocean Blue, Charcoal Black
Prices in India	Starts at Rs 6,499	Rs 7,999	Starts at Rs 6,999	Starts at Rs 5,999	Starts at Rs 7,999

Conclusion

The Redmi 8A has an incredible price for its specifications and features that brings some serious competition in the entry-level Android smartphone segment. It gives you the highest battery capacity of 5,000 mAh, supports 18 W fast charging and has a USB Type-C port. While the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 does seem like it could offer some extra performance than the rest, the Realme C2 is the only contender that could go head-to-head with the Redmi 8A considering its pricing. However, both these phones come with OEM UI skins and if a stock Android experience is something that's important to you, then you could consider the Nokia 2.2 that's decently priced.Stay tuned for our full review where we'll find out which phone gets to sit on top in the entry-level budget segment of Android smartphones.

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