Xiaomi Redmi 8A review: Great battery, performance for a budget smartphone

The Redmi 8A comes in 2GB and 3GB RAM variants, both with 32 GB storage. The phone isn't without faults, but it's a great buy at Rs 6,499

Just months after the launch of the Redmi 7A, Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has launched its successor, the Redmi 8A, with a big screen, better design and a more powerful battery. With a price starting at Rs 6,499, the affordable smartphone comes in 2GB and 3GB RAM variants, both with 32 GB storage (expandable to 512 GB). People can choose from among sunset red, ocean blue, and midnight black colour variants. I used the 2GB sunset red model for good two weeks and here's how it performed:

Design

The Redmi 8A is a beautiful phone, especially considering its low price