Performance
Under the hood, the Redmi 8A is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset, paired with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 505 GPU. This configuration, combined with options of 2GB, 3GB, and 4GB RAM, depending on the variant, provides adequate performance for general use, supporting applications, and multitasking typical of budget smartphones. It originally shipped with Android 9.0 (Pie) but can be upgraded to Android 10 with MIUI 12, which enhances user experience with additional features and optimizations. The device also supports storage expansion through a dedicated microSDXC slot, a notable advantage for users requiring additional space beyond the 32GB or 64GB internal storage options available.