Samsung Google Nexus S 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.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Google Nexus S:

OLED

Redmi Note 8:

LCD
Weight

Google Nexus S: 61 g lighter

Google Nexus S:

129 g

Redmi Note 8:

190 g
Width

Google Nexus S: 12.3 mm narrower

Google Nexus S:

63 mm

Redmi Note 8:

75.3 mm
Screen diagonal

Google Nexus S: 2.3 in smaller diagonal

Google Nexus S:

4 in

Redmi Note 8:

6.3 in
Rear camera layout

Google Nexus S:

Single

Redmi Note 8:

Quad
Depth

Redmi Note 8: 2.5 mm thinner

Google Nexus S:

10.9 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. Google Nexus S

Height:

123.9 mm
Width:

63 mm
Depth:

10.9 mm +2.5 mm versus Redmi Note 8
2. Redmi Note 8

Height:

158.3 mm +34.4 mm versus Google Nexus S
Width:

75.3 mm +12.3 mm versus Google Nexus S
Depth:

8.4 mm

Weight

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

1. Google Nexus S

129 g
2. Redmi Note 8

190 g

+61 g versus Google Nexus S

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. Google Nexus S

Screen diagonal:

4 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

5:3

Approximate rectangular screen area:

45.5 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 113.9% more rectangular screen area than Google Nexus S.

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 Google Nexus S, Redmi Note 8, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Google Nexus S	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

Google Nexus S: Original memory entry

16 GB · 512 MB 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. Google Nexus S

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. Google Nexus S

1500 mAh
2. Redmi Note 8

4000 mAh

+2500 mAh versus Google Nexus S

Specifications

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1. Google Nexus S2. Redmi Note 8

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Google Nexus S, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Google Nexus S	Redmi Note 8
Dimensions (HxWxD)	123.9 Х 63 Х 10.9 mm	158.3 Х 75.3 Х 8.4 mm
Weight	129 g	190 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inch	6.3" inch
Screen resolution	480 x 800 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 512 MB 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.	1500 mAh Removable Li-Ion	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)	Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset	Hummingbird	Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Google Nexus S, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Google Nexus S	Redmi Note 8
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	45.5 cm2	97.4 cm2
Screen format	5:3 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	58.3%	81.7%
PPI /points per inch/	233 PPI	409 PPI
Screen protection	oleophobic coating	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Google Nexus S, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Google Nexus S	Redmi Note 8
Rear camera, main	5 MP Single	48 MP Quad
Camera specs	5 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 panorama
Video	w480p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	13 MP Single
Specifications	VGA	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 Google Nexus S, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Google Nexus S	Redmi Note 8
Processor CPU	1.0 GHz Cortex-A8	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	PowerVR SGX540	Adreno 610
Antutu 7 score *	6890	143740
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	1499
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	5543
Antutu 8 score *	Unknown	173592
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	309
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1328

General specs

General specs — specifications for Google Nexus S, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Google Nexus S	Redmi Note 8
Release date	2010 December	2019 August
Colors	Black White	Neptune Blue Moonlight White Space Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	170 EUR	190 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 713 h (2G) / Up to 428 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 6 h 40 min (3G)	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Google Nexus S, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Google Nexus S	Redmi Note 8
SIM card	Mini-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	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 7.2/5.76 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps LTE-A
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n DLNA 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	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	2.1 A2DP	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.47 W/kg (head)	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 Google Nexus S, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Google Nexus S	Redmi Note 8
Radio	No	FM radio

Other features

Other features — specifications for Google Nexus S, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	Google Nexus S	Redmi Note 8
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - MP4/H.264 player -MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player -Organizer -Photo/video editor -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input -Near Field Communications - Previously known as Samsung i9020	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W

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