alcatel TCL Plex vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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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.
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Width
Redmi Note 8: 1.3 mm narrower
- TCL Plex:
- 76.6 mm
- Redmi Note 8:
- 75.3 mm
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Screen diagonal
Redmi Note 8: 0.23 in smaller diagonal
- TCL Plex:
- 6.53 in
- Redmi Note 8:
- 6.3 in
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Chipset
- TCL Plex:
- Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
- Redmi Note 8:
- Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
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Rear camera layout
- TCL Plex:
- Triple
- Redmi Note 8:
- Quad
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Height
Redmi Note 8: 3.9 mm shorter
- TCL Plex:
- 162.2 mm
- Redmi Note 8:
- 158.3 mm
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. TCL Plex
- Height:
- 162.2 mm +3.9 mm versus Redmi Note 8
- Width:
- 76.6 mm +1.3 mm versus Redmi Note 8
- Depth:
- 8 mm
2. Redmi Note 8
- Height:
- 158.3 mm
- Width:
- 75.3 mm
- Depth:
- 8.4 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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. TCL Plex
- Screen diagonal:
- 6.53 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 19.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 104.7 cm²
2. Redmi Note 8
- Screen diagonal:
- 6.3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 19.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 97.4 cm²
TCL Plex has approximately 7.4% more rectangular screen area than Redmi Note 8.
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.
| Storage | TCL Plex | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | Unknown | 3 GB RAM |
| 64 GB | Unknown | 4 / 6 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations |
| 128 GB | Unknown | 4 / 6 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations |
TCL Plex: Original memory entry
128GB 6GB RAM · UFS2.1
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. TCL Plex
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
2. Redmi Note 8
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 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.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | TCL Plex | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | TCL Plex | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | TCL Plex | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | TCL Plex | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| Antutu 8 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | TCL Plex | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | TCL Plex | Redmi Note 8 |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | TCL Plex | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Unknown |
Other features
| Specification | TCL Plex | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Dop |
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