Redmi 8A vs Realme C2 4b1x38 Price in India, Specifications Compared

Redmi 8A price in India starts at Rs. 6,499, while Realme C2 price begins at Rs. 5,999. 211i33

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 25 September 2019 14:19 IST

Redmi 8A vs Realme C2: Price in India, Specifications Compared

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Highlights

Redmi 8A will go on sale in India starting September 29
Realme C2 comes in three distinct variants
The Redmi phone packs a 5,000mAh battery

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Redmi 8A was launched in India on Wednesday as Xiaomi's latest affordable handset. The new Redmi phone comes with an all-new "Aura Wave Grip" design that has three distinct colour options. As an the Redmi 7A, the Redmi 8A also features a "Dot Notch" display that has a waterdrop-style notch -- matching the ongoing trend. The smartphone also s 18W fast charging and wireless FM radio. Xiaomi is aiming to give a tough fight to the Realme C2 with the Redmi 8A. The Realme phone that was launched earlier this year attracts customers majorly through its diamond-cut design and dual rear camera setup.

Here, we've pit the price and specifications of the Realme C2 to let you find your best option.

Redmi 8A vs Realme C2 price in India 6t4319

The Redmi 8A price in India starts at Rs. 6,499 for the 2GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. It goes up to Rs. 6,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model. The phone comes in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Sunset Red colour options and will go on sale starting Sunday, September 29.

In contrast, the Realme C2 is already available for purchase with a price tag of Rs. 5,999 for the 2GB RAM + 16GB storage variant. Realme also offers a 2GB RAM + 32GB storage model at Rs. 6,999 and a 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option at Rs. 7,999. The phone comes in Diamond Black and Diamond Blue colours.

Redmi 8A vs Realme C2 specifications, features 2k1r4e

The Redmi 8A and Realme C2 both have dual-SIM (Nano) and run ColorOS 6.0. On the display part, the Redmi 8A houses a 6.22-inch HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Realme C2, on the other hand, has a 6.21-inch HD+ (720x1560 pixels) display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

Under the hood, the Redmi 8A has an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, paired with 2GB and 3GB RAM choices.

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The Redmi 8A has a single 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor at the back along with an f/1.8 lens and an LED flash. This is unlike the Realme C2 that features a dual rear camera setup with a 13-megapixel primary sensor that has an f/2.2 lens on top and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 lens.

For selfies, the Redmi 8A has an 8-megapixel camera sensor at the front. The Realme C2, on the other side, includes a 5-megapixel camera sensor at the front.

The Redmi 8A has 32GB of internal storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 512GB) through a dedicated slot. However, the Realme C2 comes in 16GB and 32GB of onboard storage options that both are expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB) with a dedicated slot.

Connectivity options on the Redmi 8A include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Realme C2, on the other hand, has 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Redmi 8A packs a 5,000mAh battery that s 18W fast charging, though it bundles a 10W fast charger. However, the Realme C2 has a 4,000mAh battery that doesn't any fast charging technology.

In of dimensions, the Redmi 8A measures 156.48x75.41x9.4mm. The Realme C2, on the other hand, measures 154.3x73.7x8.5mm.

Redmi 8A vs Realme C2 comparison

	Redmi 8A	Realme C2
Key Specs
Display	6.22-inch	6.10-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439	MediaTek Helio P22
Front Camera	8-megapixel	5-megapixel
Rear Camera	12-megapixel	13-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	2GB	2GB
Storage	32GB	16GB
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	4000mAh
OS	Android 9 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Resolution	720x1520 pixels	720x1560 pixels

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Redmi 8A 6z3j5q

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent battery life
Solid build quality
USB Type-C port

Bad
Weak low-light camera performance
Spammy notifications

Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi 8A review

Display 6.22-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 720x1520 pixels

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Realme C2 51d6u

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Beautiful design
Up-to-date software
Very good battery life

Bad
Below-average cameras
Weak performance

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Display 6.10-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762)

Front Camera 5-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 16GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 9.0 Pie

Resolution 720x1560 pixels

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