Redmi 8A Dual receives MIUI 12 update in India
What's the story
Xiaomi has started releasing the MIUI 12 update for its Redmi 8A Dual model in India. As per the changelog, the Android 10-based firmware brings several customizations of MIUI 12, including some UI changes, new animation effects, dark mode optimization, and improved control center layout. The update also bumps the Android security patch on the device to January 2021.
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Everything to know about the update
The MIUI 12 update for Redmi 8A Dual carries build number MIUI V12.0.1.0.QCQINXM. It has a download size of 487MB and is being rolled out in batches. To manually check for the update, you can go to Settings >System updates.
Design and display
Recalling the Redmi 8A Dual
As far as its specifications are concerned, the Redmi 8A Dual features a waterdrop notch display with a prominent bottom bezel and a plastic body. On the rear, it houses a dual camera setup. The handset sports a 6.22-inch HD+ (720x1520 pixels) IPS LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is offered in Sky White, Sea Blue, and Midnight Gray color options.
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For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The Redmi 8A Dual has a dual rear camera setup comprising a 13MP (f/2.2) primary lens and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor along with an LED flash. For selfies and video calling, it houses an 8MP (f/2.0) front-facing camera.
Internals
Under the hood
The Redmi 8A Dual is fueled by an octa-core Snapdragon 439 chipset, paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. It now runs on Android 10-based MIUI 12 and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support. For connectivity, the smartphone offers support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, a headphone jack and a Type-C port.