BLU View Mega vs Xiaomi Redmi 8: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Width

Redmi 8: 2.6 mm narrower

View Mega:

78 mm

Redmi 8:

75.4 mm
Screen diagonal

View Mega: 0.22 in smaller diagonal

View Mega:

6 in

Redmi 8:

6.22 in
Memory variants

At 32 GB storage

View Mega:

2 GB RAM

Redmi 8:

3 GB RAM
Height

Redmi 8: 11 mm shorter

View Mega:

167.5 mm

Redmi 8:

156.5 mm
Release year

View Mega:

2020

Redmi 8:

2019

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. View Mega

Height:

167.5 mm +11 mm versus Redmi 8
Width:

78 mm +2.6 mm versus Redmi 8
Depth:

9.4 mm
2. Redmi 8

Height:

156.5 mm
Width:

75.4 mm
Depth:

9.4 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. View Mega

189 g

+1 g versus Redmi 8
2. Redmi 8

188 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. View Mega

Screen diagonal:

6 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

92.9 cm²
2. Redmi 8

Screen diagonal:

6.22 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

96.6 cm²

Redmi 8 has approximately 3.9% more rectangular screen area than View Mega.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for View Mega, Redmi 8, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	View Mega	Redmi 8
32 GB Recorded for all phones	2 GB RAM	3 GB RAM
64 GB	Not recorded	4 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. View Mega

NFC:: No
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSDXC

2. Redmi 8

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. View Mega

3000 mAh
2. Redmi 8

5000 mAh

+2000 mAh versus View Mega

Specifications

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1. View Mega2. Redmi 8

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for View Mega, Redmi 8.
Specification	View Mega	Redmi 8
Dimensions (HxWxD)	167.5 Х 78 Х 9.4 mm	156.5 Х 75.4 Х 9.4 mm
Weight	189 g	188 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inc	6.22" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1440 px	720 x 1520 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32GB 2GB RAM	32GB 3GB RAM 64GB 4GB RAM
Memory card support	microSDXC	microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3000 mAh Li-Po removable	5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset	- Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)	Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
NFC	No	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for View Mega, Redmi 8.
Specification	View Mega	Redmi 8
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16М	16M
Screen area	92.9 cm2	96.6 cm2
Screen format	18:9 (height:width)	19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.1%	81.8%
PPI /points per inch/	Unknown	270 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for View Mega, Redmi 8.
Specification	View Mega	Redmi 8
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	12 MP Single
Camera specs	-13 MP	12 MP f/1.8 1/2.55'' 1.4µm Dual Pixel PDAF -2 MP depth sensor
Functions	LED flash	HDR
Video	720p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP	8 MP f/2.0 1.12µm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for View Mega, Redmi 8.
Specification	View Mega	Redmi 8
Processor CPU	- Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Graphics processor GPU	- PowerVR GE6300	Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	83198
Antutu 8 score *	Unknown	99402
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	177
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	Unknown	822

General specs

General specs — specifications for View Mega, Redmi 8.
Specification	View Mega	Redmi 8
Release date	2020 April	2019 October
Colors	Black	Onyx Black Ruby Red Sapphire Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	Unknown	100 EUR

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for View Mega, Redmi 8.
Specification	View Mega	Redmi 8
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 -4G - 2 4 5 12 13 25 26 41 66 71	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 8(900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps	HSPA LTE-A
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.1 A2DP LE	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR - 0.34 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for View Mega, Redmi 8.
Specification	View Mega	Redmi 8
Radio	FM radio	Wireless FM radio (no wired he
Others	Unknown	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for View Mega, Redmi 8.
Specification	View Mega	Redmi 8
Dop	- Sensors - Accelerometer proximity	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W - Splash resistant

BLU View Mega vs Xiaomi Redmi 8

BLU View Mega

Xiaomi Redmi 8

Key differences

Width

Screen diagonal

Memory variants

Height

Release year

Physical size

1. View Mega

2. Redmi 8

Weight

1. View Mega

2. Redmi 8

Screen size

1. View Mega

2. Redmi 8

Memory variants

Practical features

1. View Mega

2. Redmi 8

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. View Mega

2. Redmi 8

Specifications

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