Xiaomi Mi Max 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.

  • Weight

    Redmi Note 8: 13 g lighter

    Mi Max:
    203 g
    Redmi Note 8:
    190 g
  • Width

    Redmi Note 8: 13 mm narrower

    Mi Max:
    88.3 mm
    Redmi Note 8:
    75.3 mm
  • Chipset

    Mi Max:
    Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 -Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) Prime model
    Redmi Note 8:
    Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Mi Max:
    Single
    Redmi Note 8:
    Quad
  • Depth

    Mi Max: 0.9 mm thinner

    Mi Max:
    7.5 mm
    Redmi Note 8:
    8.4 mm
  • Height

    Redmi Note 8: 14.8 mm shorter

    Mi Max:
    173.1 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. 1. Mi Max

    Height:
    173.1 mm +14.8 mm versus Redmi Note 8
    Width:
    88.3 mm +13 mm versus Redmi Note 8
    Depth:
    7.5 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note 8

    Height:
    158.3 mm
    Width:
    75.3 mm
    Depth:
    8.4 mm +0.9 mm versus Mi Max

Weight

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

  1. 1. Mi Max

    203 g

    +13 g versus Redmi Note 8

  2. 2. Redmi Note 8

    190 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. 1. Mi Max

    Screen diagonal:
    6.44 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    114.3 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note 8

    Screen diagonal:
    6.3 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19.5:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    97.4 cm²

Mi Max has approximately 17.3% 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.

Recorded RAM for Mi Max, Redmi Note 8, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi MaxRedmi 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
Mi Max: Original memory entry

16 GB · 2 GB RAM; 32/64 GB · 3 GB RAM128 GB · 4 GB RAM - Prime model

Practical features

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

1. Mi Max

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 1 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. 1. Mi Max

    4850 mAh

    +850 mAh versus Redmi Note 8

  2. 2. Redmi Note 8

    4000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Mi Max2. Redmi Note 8

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi Max, Redmi Note 8.
SpecificationMi MaxRedmi Note 8
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 173.1 Х 88.3 Х 7.5 mm
  • 158.3 Х 75.3 Х 8.4 mm
Weight
  • 203 g
  • 190 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.44" 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
  • 2 GB RAM; 32/64 GB
  • 3 GB RAM128 GB
  • 4 GB RAM - Prime model
  • 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 1 slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4850 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat); MIUI 10
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 -Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) Prime model
  • Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi Max, Redmi Note 8.
SpecificationMi MaxRedmi Note 8
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 114.3 cm2
  • 97.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 74.8%
  • 81.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 342 PPI
  • 409 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi Max, Redmi Note 8.
SpecificationMi MaxRedmi Note 8
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Single
  • 48 MP
  • Quad
Camera specs
  • 16 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
  • 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
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 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 Mi Max, Redmi Note 8.
SpecificationMi MaxRedmi Note 8
Processor CPU
  • Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72) -Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
  • Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 510
  • Adreno 610
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 143740
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 1376
  • 1499
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 3146
  • 5543
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 3679
Unknown
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 173592
GeekBench 4 Battery *
  • 2489
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 261
  • 309
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 770
  • 1328
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi Max, Redmi Note 8.
SpecificationMi MaxRedmi Note 8
Release date
  • 2016
  • May
  • 2019
  • August
Colors
  • Gray
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Neptune Blue
  • Moonlight White
  • Space Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 190 EUR
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
  • Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi Max, Redmi Note 8.
SpecificationMi MaxRedmi 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 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 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
  • LTE
  • HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • 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
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.84 W/kg (head) 0.63 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 Mi Max, Redmi Note 8.
SpecificationMi MaxRedmi Note 8
Radio
  • FM radio
  • recording
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Unknown
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi Max, Redmi Note 8.
SpecificationMi MaxRedmi Note 8
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Versions: Global; Standard; Prime
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W