POCO X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 2021: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: POCO X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 2021. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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POCO X8 ProPOCO X8 ProGlobal · 8GB · 256GB
Redmi Note 8 2021Redmi Note 8 2021Global · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
POCO X8 Pro
POCO X8 Pro
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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Redmi Note 8 2021
Redmi Note 8 2021
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 9.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.2Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.2Performance & Hardware 5.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.2Camera 6.6Camera
Connectivity score 8.3 Connectivity 6.2 Connectivity
Battery score 8.0 Battery 5.3 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.2
116 reviews
7.5
21 reviews

Technical specifications of the POCO X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 2021

Specs where to buy POCO X8 Pro POCO X8 Pro
Global · 8GB · 256GB 		where to buy Redmi Note 8 2021 Redmi Note 8 2021
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.59" 6.3"
Resolution QHD FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 75.2 mm
157.5 mm
8.4 mm 		75.3 mm
158.3 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 190 g
Micro Dimensity 8500
Octa-Core 		Helio G85
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 2.285.536
v11 		225.154
v10
Battery 6500 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
IMX882
2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand POCO Xiaomi
Aliases 2511FPC34G --

Release Date
Release date March 2026,
7 months ago 		May 2021,
5 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

POCO X8 Pro
Redmi Note 8 2021
POCO X8 Pro
Redmi Note 8 2021
Size
75.2 mm • 157.5 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.3 mm • 158.3 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 204 g 190 g
Usable surface 89 % 80 %
Materials Glass, Metal Plastic, P2i Nano coating, Splash resistant design
Resistance IP68
IP69 		-
Colors
Black
White
Red
Yellow
Green
Cyan
Black
White
Blue

Screen
Diagonal 6.59" 6.3"
Type AMOLED LTPS LCD
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution QHD
1268 x 2756 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Brightness -- 500 nits
Peak brightness 3500 nits --
Maximum brightness (HBM) -- --
Density 460 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
  • TÜV Low Blue Light
  • 3840 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.5
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
8.5
Is it comfortable?
9.6
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.1
6.6
Number of reviews
116 reviews
21 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
CPU 3.4GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.2GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.2GHz Cortex-A725 2x Cortex-A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Mali-G720 MC8 Arm Mali-G52 MC2 950MHz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
2.285.536
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 93% of devices
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225.154
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 56% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 4.1 eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.1
7.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
7.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
6.7
Number of reviews
116 reviews
21 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 48 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.5 ƒ/ 1.79
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX882 Samsung S5KGM1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.95" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV8856
Type
CMOS
PureCel
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
4
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 20 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type Unknown --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.3
7.5
Quality of nighttime photos
6.7
6.1
Quality of selfies
7.2
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
7.6
Number of reviews
116 reviews
21 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
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4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • No official network bands
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
8.2
Quality of the GPS
9.0
8.3
And the WiFi?
9.4
8.2
Number of reviews
116 reviews
21 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
6500 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Si-Carbon Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
100.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Reverse charging (27W)
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 24%
    Less than a day
  • 57%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
116 reviews
21 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • HyperOS 3.X (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
  • MIUI V13 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 5 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 95%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 61%
    Every six months
  • 22%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
116 reviews
21 reviews
Prices
From $ 345 --
From $ 108 --

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