Redmi 9a is cheaper.

BUT redmi 8a has features absent in 9a

1. 18wattt fast charging
2. Gorilla glass 5 protection
3. USB c port. My favorite
4. snapdragon processor


Why I would choose the 9a is

1. bigger screen
2. miui 12 from the box
3. cheaper price

Ziyech:

I think this started around July, it drains my battery so much.

same here

omoadeleye:



Lol, this baba na old man o

LOL. maybe

omoadeleye:



Lol, this baba na old man o

LOL. maybe

iKingsley:
I couldn't add my card on Play Store to make purchases

if it's the keyboard you wanted to download, you can search google for the pro version of the app.

iKingsley:
Bros, I've been looking for this keyboard o. Na Normal Gboard be this?

No. it's smart keyboard pro.

I love it cos of the T9 layout.
You'll need to download English language pack too if you're interested in t9 layout. It's just a few kilobytes.

sajmark:

yeah MTN fluctuate dis days. Bro let go of the past and embrace the future na, this your keyboard na legend o.

lol. This keyboard wey you see so, e fast Pass normal QWERTY. it supports qwerty tho but I prefer this layout cos on qwerty layout my finger dey press another key sometimes.

You're not the first person to tell me to port to another keyboard. it's the first thing I install on all my android devices.

Don't let me preach too much about my keyboard or else you go turn disciple �

shedy03:

Which Xiaomi device do u use? Is ur SIM 4G, does the network show 4G?
Mine is RN7pro and my sim is 4G, but d mtn network doesn't show 4G.

I use redmi 8a (china version with global rom)

My sim is 4g MTN and doesn't show 4g cos the china version doesn't Support Mtn bands , only Airtel and Etisalat.

Like the other comment said, chinese versions of redmi phones don't have full Support of all network 4g bands.

I heard MTN are deploying band 3 but don't know how far it's true cos e never reach my area.

seunni:

Are you talking about this

Seems Mtn network bars are unstable these past few months.

Before, their network go full steadily, now it fluctuates. Even on torchlight phone

Any one noticing this in their area?

iamrey:
In need of already used xiaomi redmi phone preferably redmi note 6 pro to note 7. My budget is 40k.
Pls if u have tag me.
I stay in Benin if u can waybill

40k can get you a brand new redmi 9a from jumia without problems.

I'm just saying. New trumps used everytime.

Except you specifically need the devices you mentioned.

sajmark:

you head dey there, that accessibility+miui's own button shortcut no gree allow me use gestures.
I'm planning to port to gestures sha but I know it won't be easy.

I don't really use that accessibility stuff. I enjoy the swipe mode.

Can you give a typical example of a situation where you use the accessibility menu?

I use a phone which supports similar 4g bands you stated above. My Mtn 4g does not come up cos it's the phone does not Support Mtn 4g bands. Airtel 4g shows tho.

Some said Mtn is adding band 3 to their bands but I don't think it's as common is the 7 and 20.

if you haven't bought the Vivo, you can look for alternative devices.

Abeg, redmi 8a don get miui 12?

I moved from a global version redmi 8a to another one which is china version with global rom. Was sacred of updating my device cos I wasn't too sure if it would brick the device but followed the advice and updated it.

I got no issues after update to miui 11.

I Don dey get confidence to update my device. Steadily I'll be moving to miui 12.

Thanks for una help.

dangerously in love with xiaomi

babsy01:
between redmi 8a and 9a which will I go for

please your advice is needed

I use the 8a. they both are 2/32 config. But the feature present on the 8a which are lacking in the 9a are
1. USB C port
2. 18 Watt fast charging
3. gorilla glass

redmi 9a has bigger screen with 10watt charging on a micro USB port and is currently cheaper than the 8a.

Your choice in the end.

honey001:
Please, to all phone gurus, Please help decide on which one is best over all between Redmi 9A and Umidigi A 7 pro. I have been to the umidigi thread too, please.

Thanks.

I was once in your shoes in choosing between umidigi and xiaomi products. After some research on Aliexpress comment section and other sources, I discovered a few things that discouraged me about purchasing umidigi:

1. their battery capacity is not always up to what you expect. meaning a 4000Mah umidigi may not last as long as a 4000Mah xiaomi

2. umidigi seems to have some serious bugs in their software which may not be all that common in xiaomi.

3. I'm not sure if. umidigi devices receive official android updates (like android 9 to 10 etc)

But when it comes to specs and price umidigi will pull you. Their a7pro is 4/64 (if I'm not wrong) while the 9a is 2/32 and both are almost the same price.

Choose wisely

Ps: I'm not defaming any brand. Just sharing what I think I know about these devices.

genius43:

Update your phone.

ok. thanks boss. u are appreciated

Kennyflyair:
Hello guys. i just got redmi 8a CHINA version. Please what do i need to know regarding updating it. I am used to global versions of redmi but i ask this question cos i think i read somewhere that u shouldnt update without bootloader unlock

ps. it comes with miui 10

Oga genius43 this is the about section o. Abeg is it safe to just download updates on this global rom?

I have quoted my previous post for u to understand my quoting u.

genius43:

Post about section of your phone.

I'll do that as soon as i charge it. Thanks for response

Hello guys. i just got redmi 8a CHINA version. Please what do i need to know regarding updating it. I am used to global versions of redmi but i ask this question cos i think i read somewhere that u shouldnt update without bootloader unlock

ps. it comes with miui 10

Eawwal I want u to know that redmi 9a does not come with a usb c port, no gorilla glass and no 18watt fast charging only 10w. You can stick to the 8a if u dont mind price difference btw 8a and 9a

Eawwal:
Good morning. Please I need advice from my Ogas here.
I've been planning to get Redmi 8 for some time now but I haven't been able to due to some challenges mostly money, the price is quite high for me right now, I'm thinking of settling for Redmi 8a, I know it doesn't have finger print, I can live with that but I'm concerned about the camera quality. I don't know how good it is

8a camera is nice. But thats my opinion. someone may say otherwise.

But think check out the specs of 9a. its cheaper.

Mark9854:

that's why I mentioned earlier that it depends on how you use the device... even gaming devices heat up during prolonged intense usage. you are wrong for saying "redmi 8a never heats up"... give me your device for 30 minutes, I will push it to the extent it will heat up and freeze then reboot itself...

That one no be heavy usage again. Na wicked usage lol

iKingsley:
hehehe... Bros, why did you even sell off your 8A, I thought you were going to opt for the better...

i ask myself d same question sometimes

hello people. Quick question to those using redmi 9a. Abeg does the phone ever heat up? i dey think of buying. i loved the 8a cos it never gets hot.

Please dont skip o. Abeg reply if u use 9a

primestreams:
got Redmi 8 4gb 47k
On Jumia
Moment later it turns 56k

quite lucky.

Ëntet xiaomi store thread. Some sellers still have note 8.

yungryce:
Bought my note 9 pro yesterday night from @nurex01 and package landed as early as 7am this morning. Mad thing

Maybe nurex na your neighbor sef. Congrats.

Orders coming in

Morning