Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 Specs Comparison

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Display

Size:

6.3 inches
6.3 inches

Resolution:

2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 409 PPI
2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 409 PPI

Technology:

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Refresh rate:

60Hz
60Hz

Screen-to-body:

81.89 %
81.89 %

Features:

Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SM6125 (11 nm)
MediaTek Helio G85 MT6769Z (12 nm)

Processor:

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 260, 64-bit
Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Cortex-A75, 64-bit

GPU:

Adreno 610
Mali G52 MC2

RAM:

3GB
4GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

32GB (eMMC)
64GB (eMMC 5.1)

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 128 GB
microSDXC up to 128 GB

Device type:

Smartphone
Smartphone

OS:

Android (10), MIUI 12 UI
Android (11), MIUI 12.5 UI

Battery

Capacity:

4000 mAh
4000 mAh

Type:

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Charging:

Fast charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 18.0W
Wired: 18.0W

Camera

Rear:

Quad camera
Quad camera

Main camera:

48 MP (Autofocus)
48 MP (Autofocus)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm

Second camera:

8 MP (Ultra-wide)
8 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Third camera:

2 MP (Macro, Autofocus)
2 MP (Macro, Autofocus)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Fourth camera:

2 MP (Depth information)
2 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Flash:

LED
LED

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)

Front:

13 MP
13 MP

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (158.3 x 75.3 x 8.35 mm)
6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (158.3 x 75.3 x 8.35 mm)

Weight:

6.70 oz (190.0 g)
6.70 oz (190.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Glass; Frame: Plastic
Back: Glass; Frame: Plastic

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black, Nebula Purple, Cosmic Purple
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black,

Cellular

4G (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)

4G (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 40(2300)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300)

3G:

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)

Data Speed:

LTE-A, HSPA
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSPA

Dual SIM:

Yes
Shared with microSD

SIM type:

Nano SIM
Nano SIM

HD Voice:

Yes
Yes

VoLTE:

Yes
Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

4.2
5.2

Wi-Fi:

802.11 b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Features:

Charging, OTG

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Other:

Infrared
Infrared

Buyers information

In The Box:

Power adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM Eject Tool, Soft Case, User Guide, Warranty Card
Adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card

Availability

Officially announced:

Aug 29, 2019
May 24, 2021
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