QMobile Noir A1 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

Noir A1: 8 g lighter

Noir A1:

182 g

Redmi Note 8:

190 g
Width

Redmi Note 8: 1.2 mm narrower

Noir A1:

76.5 mm

Redmi Note 8:

75.3 mm
Screen diagonal

Noir A1: 0.8 in smaller diagonal

Noir A1:

5.5 in

Redmi Note 8:

6.3 in
Chipset

Noir A1:

Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)

Redmi Note 8:

Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Rear camera layout

Noir A1:

Single

Redmi Note 8:

Quad
Height

Noir A1: 3.8 mm shorter

Noir A1:

154.5 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. Noir A1

Height:

154.5 mm
Width:

76.5 mm +1.2 mm versus Redmi Note 8
Depth:

8.3 mm
2. Redmi Note 8

Height:

158.3 mm +3.8 mm versus Noir A1
Width:

75.3 mm
Depth:

8.4 mm

Weight

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

1. Noir A1

182 g
2. Redmi Note 8

190 g

+8 g versus Noir A1

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. Noir A1

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 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 16.8% more rectangular screen area than Noir A1.

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 Noir A1, Redmi Note 8, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Noir A1	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

Noir A1: Original memory entry

64 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

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

1. Noir A1

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 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.

1. Noir A1

4010 mAh

+10 mAh versus Redmi Note 8
2. Redmi Note 8

4000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Noir A12. Redmi Note 8

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Noir A1, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Noir A1	Redmi Note 8
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154.5 Х 76.5 Х 8.3 mm	158.3 Х 75.3 Х 8.4 mm
Weight	182 g	190 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" 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.	64 GB 512GB 4GB	32GB 3GB RAM 64GB 4GB RAM 64GB 6GB RAM 128GB 4GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)	microSD up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4010 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 7 (Nougat); Amigo OS 4	Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset	Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)	Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Noir A1, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Noir A1	Redmi Note 8
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	97.4 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	70.6%	81.7%
PPI /points per inch/	401 PPI	409 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Noir A1, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Noir A1	Redmi Note 8
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	48 MP Quad
Camera specs	13 MP f/2.0 1/3'' 1.12µm PDAF	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 panorama HDR	HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	16 MP Single	13 MP Single
Specifications	16 MP f/2.0 1/3''	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 Noir A1, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Noir A1	Redmi Note 8
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-T860MP2	Adreno 610
Antutu 7 score *	53262	143740
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	717	1499
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	2938	5543
Antutu 8 score *	Unknown	173592
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	309
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1328

General specs

General specs — specifications for Noir A1, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Noir A1	Redmi Note 8
Release date	2017 June	2019 August
Colors	Black Gray Gold	Neptune Blue Moonlight White Space Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	27500 INR	190 EUR
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Noir A1, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Noir A1	Redmi Note 8
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	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) 40(2300) 41(2500)	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 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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 WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	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 Noir A1, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Noir A1	Redmi Note 8
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features — specifications for Noir A1, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Noir A1	Redmi Note 8
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging - For India	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W

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