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 (US$ 86) and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage edition for Rs. 6,999
(US$ 92). Last week, the Chinese firm introduced the 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage
variant of the Redmi 8A Dual.
The new 64 GB Redmi 8A Dual is priced at
Rs. 8,999 (US$ 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.
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.
