HTC DROID DNA vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 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.

Weight

DROID DNA: 48.3 g lighter

DROID DNA:

141.7 g

Redmi Note 8:

190 g
Width

DROID DNA: 4.8 mm narrower

DROID DNA:

70.5 mm

Redmi Note 8:

75.3 mm
Screen diagonal

DROID DNA: 1.3 in smaller diagonal

DROID DNA:

5 in

Redmi Note 8:

6.3 in
Chipset

DROID DNA:

Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro

Redmi Note 8:

Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Rear camera layout

DROID DNA:

Single

Redmi Note 8:

Quad
Depth

Redmi Note 8: 1.3 mm thinner

DROID DNA:

9.7 mm

Redmi Note 8:

8.4 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. DROID DNA

Height:

141 mm
Width:

70.5 mm
Depth:

9.7 mm +1.3 mm versus Redmi Note 8
2. Redmi Note 8

Height:

158.3 mm +17.3 mm versus DROID DNA
Width:

75.3 mm +4.8 mm versus DROID DNA
Depth:

8.4 mm

Weight

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

1. DROID DNA

141.7 g
2. Redmi Note 8

190 g

+48.3 g versus DROID DNA

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. DROID DNA

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²
2. Redmi Note 8

Screen diagonal:

6.3 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

97.4 cm²

Redmi Note 8 has approximately 41.4% more rectangular screen area than DROID DNA.

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 DROID DNA, Redmi Note 8, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	DROID DNA	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

DROID DNA: Original memory entry

16 GB (11 GB user available) · 2 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. DROID DNA

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

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.

1. DROID DNA

2020 mAh
2. Redmi Note 8

4000 mAh

+1980 mAh versus DROID DNA

Specifications

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1. DROID DNA2. Redmi Note 8

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for DROID DNA, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	DROID DNA	Redmi Note 8
Dimensions (HxWxD)	141 Х 70.5 Х 9.7 mm	158.3 Х 75.3 Х 8.4 mm
Weight	141.7 g	190 g
Technology	Super LCD3	IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inch	6.3" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	1080 x 2340 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16 GB (11 GB user available) 2 GB RAM	32GB 3GB RAM 64GB 4GB RAM 64GB 6GB RAM 128GB 4GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2020 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean); Sense UI 4+	Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset	Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro	Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for DROID DNA, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	DROID DNA	Redmi Note 8
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	68.9 cm2	97.4 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	69.3%	81.7%
PPI /points per inch/	441 PPI	409 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 2	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for DROID DNA, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	DROID DNA	Redmi Note 8
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	48 MP Quad
Camera specs	8 MP AF	48 MP f/1.8 26mm (wide) 1/2" 0.8µm PDAF -8 MP f/2.2 13mm (ultrawide) 1/4" 1.12µm -2 MP f/2.4 1/5" 1.75µm (dedicated macro camera) -2 MP 1.75µm depth sensor
Functions	LED flash HDR	HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2.1 MP Single	13 MP Single
Specifications	2.1 MP	13 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 DROID DNA, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	DROID DNA	Redmi Note 8
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	Adreno 610
Antutu 7 score *	24864	143740
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	532	1499
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	1332	5543
Antutu 8 score *	Unknown	173592
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	309
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1328

General specs

General specs — specifications for DROID DNA, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	DROID DNA	Redmi Note 8
Release date	2012 November	2019 August
Colors	Black	Neptune Blue Moonlight White Space Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	280 EUR	190 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 353 h Talking time- Up to 12 h 40 min	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for DROID DNA, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	DROID DNA	Redmi Note 8
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 13(700) - Verizon	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 8(900) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps LTE-A
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP aptX	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.50 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)	SAR - 0.26 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.26 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for DROID DNA, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	DROID DNA	Redmi Note 8
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features — specifications for DROID DNA, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	DROID DNA	Redmi Note 8
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - For Verizon	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W

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