Xiaomi Redmi Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
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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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Weight
Redmi Note 8: 9 g lighter
- Redmi Note:
- 199 g
- Redmi Note 8:
- 190 g
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Width
Redmi Note 8: 3.4 mm narrower
- Redmi Note:
- 78.7 mm
- Redmi Note 8:
- 75.3 mm
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Screen diagonal
Redmi Note: 0.8 in smaller diagonal
- Redmi Note:
- 5.5 in
- Redmi Note 8:
- 6.3 in
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Chipset
- Redmi Note:
- Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
- Redmi Note 8:
- Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
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Rear camera layout
- Redmi Note:
- Single
- Redmi Note 8:
- Quad
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Depth
Redmi Note 8: 1.1 mm thinner
- Redmi Note:
- 9.5 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. Redmi Note
- Height:
- 154 mm
- Width:
- 78.7 mm +3.4 mm versus Redmi Note 8
- Depth:
- 9.5 mm +1.1 mm versus Redmi Note 8
2. Redmi Note 8
- Height:
- 158.3 mm +4.3 mm versus Redmi Note
- 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. Redmi Note
- 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 Redmi Note.
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 | Redmi Note | Redmi Note 8 |
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| 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 |
Redmi Note: Original memory entry
8 GB · 1/2 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. Redmi Note
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated 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 | Redmi Note | Redmi Note 8 |
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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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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Redmi Note | Redmi Note 8 |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Redmi Note | 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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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Redmi Note | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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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 | Redmi Note | 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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| Body build |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note | 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 | Redmi Note | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Unknown |
Other features
| Specification | Redmi Note | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Dop |
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