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Honor 8A Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)

What 8A Prime does better (6) and where Redmi 9 (India) wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Honor 8A Prime
Honor · 20208A Prime
4.1Score
6 advantages≈ $120
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
Xiaomi · 2020Redmi 9 (India)
4.1Score
6 advantages≈ $120
2.9Display2.4
3.4Camera2.7
2.5Battery3.5
4.3Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

8A PrimeRedmi 9 (India)
73.5 × 156.38.277.1 × 164.99
8A PrimeRedmi 9 (India)Difference
Height156.3 mm164.9 mm−8.6 mm
Width73.5 mm77.1 mm−3.6 mm
Thickness8.2 mm9 mm−0.8 mm
Weight150 g194 g−44 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 8A Prime better than Redmi 9 (India)?

  1. NFCYes · Redmi 9 (India): No
  2. Weight150 g vs 194 g+29%
  3. Pixel density282 ppi vs 269 ppi+5%
  4. Selfie camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
  5. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/2.2+22%
  6. Thickness8.2 mm vs 9 mm+10%

Why is Redmi 9 (India) better than 8A Prime?

  1. Battery capacity3,020 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+66%
  2. RAM3 GB vs 6 GB2×
  3. Storage (max)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  4. Screen size6.1″ vs 6.5″+7%
  5. Bluetooth4.2 vs 5+19%
  6. Screen-to-body ratio79.2% vs 81%+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor 8A PrimeHonor 8A Prime≈ $1204.1
Design
Weight150 g194 g
Thickness8.2 mm9 mm
Height156.3 mm164.9 mm
Width73.5 mm77.1 mm
ColoursBlack, Blue, GreenBlack, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange
Display
Screen size6.1″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,560 px1,600 px
Pixel density282 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—400 nits
Screen-to-body ratio79.2%81%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM3 GB6 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,020 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging—10 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth4.25
NFCYesNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Satellite navigationGLONASS, BDSGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
SAR (head)—0.51 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 9.0 (Pie)Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceEMUI 9MIUI 12
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