20 October 2026 · Zohaan Mobile Gallery
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Price in Pakistan & Specs
Xiaomi Redmi 8A — Full Specifications, Features & Price in Pakistan
The Xiaomi Redmi 8A was the cheapest phone in Redmi's 2019 lineup — and one of the cheapest phones anywhere with a 5,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging. It kept the Snapdragon 439 chipset and the 12MP Sony camera of its pricier sibling while cutting the fingerprint sensor and the second camera to hit a rock-bottom price.
In 2026 it survives on Pakistan's used market as an ultra-cheap backup phone. This guide covers its full verified specs, how it compares to the Redmi 8, and what to check before buying one second-hand.
Key Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand / Model | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (2019) |
| Launch | Announced September 2019; sales began late September 2019 |
| Dimensions / Weight | 156.3 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm; 188 g |
| Build | Plastic frame and back with Aura Wave grip texture; P2i splash-resistant coating |
| Display | 6.22-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1520 (HD+), 19:9, waterdrop notch, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (12 nm): octa-core (4x1.95 GHz + 4x1.45 GHz Cortex-A53), Adreno 505 |
| Network | 4G LTE, dual nano-SIM (2+1 dedicated microSD slot) |
| RAM / Storage | 2GB or 3GB RAM + 32GB storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 512GB |
| Rear camera | Single 12MP f/1.8 Sony IMX363 (dual-pixel AF), LED flash |
| Front camera | 8MP f/2.0 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 18W fast charging via USB Type-C (10W charger supplied in box) |
| OS at launch | MIUI 10 based on Android 9 (Pie) |
| Biometrics | AI face unlock only — no fingerprint sensor |
| Other | IR blaster, 3.5mm headphone jack, wireless FM radio, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Colours | Midnight Black, Sunset Red, Ocean Blue |
| Store listing price | Rs. 10,000 — Zohaan Mobile Gallery, verified 2026-10-11 (confirm current price with store) |
Design and Build Quality
The Redmi 8A uses Xiaomi's Aura Wave design — a textured plastic back that resists fingerprints better than the glossy Redmi 8. It shares the same 6.22-inch body, 188-gram weight, and P2i splash-resistant coating, so it feels just as solid in hand. The single camera sits in the top-left corner with a clean, minimal look.
Colours were Midnight Black, Sunset Red, and Ocean Blue. On a used unit, check the textured back for worn patches and confirm the SIM tray area is intact, since the P2i coating degrades once a phone has been opened for repair.
Display Features
The 6.22-inch IPS LCD has a 720 x 1520 resolution (HD+, 19:9) and about 270 pixels per inch — fine for calls, WhatsApp, and YouTube, though text is not razor-sharp. The waterdrop notch holds the 8MP selfie camera, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protects the front, which was exceptional for a sub-$100 phone in 2019.
No high refresh rate or HDR, and modest brightness hurts outdoor readability — but it is perfectly usable as a backup or first phone.
Processor and Performance
The Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) pairs four 1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 performance cores with four 1.45 GHz efficiency cores and an Adreno 505 GPU. It is an efficiency-first chip: battery life is excellent, but app loading and multitasking are slow by 2026 standards. Basic apps, calls, and video playback run fine; anything heavier — gaming, video editing, dozens of open tabs — will lag.
This is strictly a basic-use phone. Judge it on price and battery, not speed.
RAM and Storage
The Redmi 8A shipped with 2GB or 3GB of RAM paired with 32GB of eMMC storage. The 3GB variant is meaningfully better — 2GB is barely enough for modern Android apps and will reload apps constantly. If you are buying used, hold out for the 3GB version.
A dedicated microSD slot (up to 512GB) works alongside both nano-SIMs, so storage can be expanded cheaply. Note that apps cannot all be moved to the card, so the small 32GB internal storage is a real limitation for app-heavy users.
Camera Features
The single 12MP Sony IMX363 (f/1.8, dual-pixel autofocus, 1.4-micron pixels) is the Redmi 8A's best feature. In good light it captures sharp, well-exposed photos that punch above the phone's price — the same sensor family appeared in much pricier phones of the era. There is no second camera, so portrait blur is done in software.
The 8MP front camera (f/2.0) handles selfies and video calls with an AI portrait mode. Video is limited to 1080p at 30fps.
Battery and Charging
The 5,000mAh battery is why this phone existed: Xiaomi advertised multi-day standby and up to 14 hours of video playback-class endurance. A healthy unit still delivers a full day of use comfortably, and light users can stretch it further. On a 2019-era used phone, battery degradation is the biggest risk — watch the battery percentage during a 10-minute test.
18W fast charging over USB Type-C is supported, but the box only included a 10W charger. There is no wireless charging.
Software and Updates
The Redmi 8A launched with MIUI 10 on Android 9 (Pie), with MIUI 11 arriving shortly after in most regions. Xiaomi later pushed MIUI 12 updates to this model, but support ended years ago, so no security patches are coming. That matters if you plan to use banking or payment apps — check that your apps still support Android 9/10 before committing.
Connectivity and Additional Features
You get 4G LTE on dual nano-SIMs, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou, and USB Type-C with OTG support. The 3.5mm headphone jack and wireless FM radio are both here, along with an IR blaster for controlling TVs and ACs.
Notably missing: a fingerprint sensor (face unlock is the only biometric), NFC, 5G, and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The single speaker is basic — fine for calls, thin for media.
Variants, Colours and Availability
Official configurations were 2GB RAM + 32GB and 3GB RAM + 32GB, in Midnight Black, Sunset Red, and Ocean Blue. The phone was widely sold across South Asia including Pakistan, and used units remain common and cheap.
Being long discontinued, treat every listing as used or refurbished. Check the RAM in Settings > About phone and confirm it matches what the seller advertises.
Price in Pakistan and PTA Information
Zohaan Mobile Gallery lists the Xiaomi Redmi 8A at Rs. 10,000, verified on the store's product page on 2026-10-11. The listing carries catalog data from 2026-10-01 and prices have been volatile since the October market surge, so confirm the current price over WhatsApp. At this level, the price depends almost entirely on condition and whether the unit is PTA-verified.
PTA status is per-device: SMS the phone's IMEI to 8484 before buying. Use the store's 7-day check warranty on used phones to test the battery, cameras, and charging port thoroughly.
Main Advantages and Limitations
Advantages
- 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging — outstanding endurance for the money
- 12MP Sony IMX363 camera — genuinely good daylight photos
- Gorilla Glass 5 and P2i splash coating at an ultra-low price
- Dedicated microSD slot with dual SIM
- IR blaster, headphone jack, FM radio
Limitations
- No fingerprint sensor — face unlock only
- Snapdragon 439 and 2/3GB RAM are very slow for 2026 apps
- Only 32GB storage; no software or security updates anymore
- Single rear camera, weak low-light performance
- 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, no NFC, no 5G
Who Should Consider This Phone?
The Redmi 8A is for the absolute budget buyer: a first phone for a child, a backup phone that lives in a drawer, or a simple device for calls and WhatsApp. At used prices around the Rs. 10,000 mark, it is one of the cheapest ways to get a big-battery smartphone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of the Redmi 8A in Pakistan?
Zohaan Mobile Gallery lists it at Rs. 10,000 (verified 2026-10-11). Used prices vary with condition and PTA status — confirm the current price with the store.
What processor does the Redmi 8A use?
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) with an Adreno 505 GPU — an efficiency-focused chip that is fine for basic use but slow for heavy apps.
Does the Redmi 8A have a fingerprint sensor?
No — AI face unlock only.
What are its RAM and storage options?
2GB or 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage, expandable via a dedicated microSD slot (up to 512GB) alongside dual SIMs.
How good is the Redmi 8A camera?
The single 12MP Sony IMX363 takes good daylight photos for the price, but low-light shots are noisy and there is no ultrawide or depth camera.
What is the Redmi 8A battery capacity?
5,000mAh with 18W fast charging over USB Type-C (10W charger in the box). No wireless charging.
Does the Redmi 8A support 5G?
No — the Snapdragon 439 is 4G-only.
Is the Redmi 8A PTA approved?
PTA status is per-device. Verify the specific unit's IMEI by SMS to 8484 before purchase.
Final Verdict
The Redmi 8A was the ultimate cheap big-battery phone of 2019, and it still fills that niche on the used market. Its strengths — the 5,000mAh battery, the Sony camera, Gorilla Glass 5 — are real, and its weaknesses — no fingerprint sensor, slow chip, dead software support — are equally real.
Buy it only as a basic backup or first phone at a low price, after verifying the IMEI and testing the battery. Anyone needing more speed should look at the Redmi 8 or 9 instead.
Call to Action
See the Xiaomi Redmi 8A at Zohaan Mobile Gallery, browse the Xiaomi collection, or WhatsApp us at +92 305 8452080 for the confirmed current price, PTA verification, and warranty details on the actual unit. You can also visit our Rahim Yar Khan store and inspect the phone in hand before you buy.