realme XT vs Redmi Note 8: Comparison

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

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Technical data sheets

Basics
realme XT
realme XT
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Redmi Note 8
Redmi Note 8
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
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no Ki 		7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.3Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.8Performance & Hardware 5.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.7Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 6.1 Connectivity 6.2 Connectivity
Battery score 5.2 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
31 reviews
8.5
412 reviews

Technical specifications of the realme XT vs Redmi Note 8

Specs where to buy realme XT realme XT
Global · 6GB · 64GB 		where to buy Redmi Note 8 Redmi Note 8
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.4" 6.3"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 75.2 mm
158.7 mm
8.6 mm 		75.3 mm
158.3 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 183 g 190 g
Micro SnapD. 712
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 665
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 232.178
v8 		170.516
v8
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
Bright S5KGW1
2 3 4 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand realme Xiaomi
Aliases Realme X2 Xiaomi Redmi Note8, Gingko, M1908C3JG

Release Date
Release date September 2019,
4 years ago 		August 2019,
4 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

realme XT
Redmi Note 8
realme XT
Redmi Note 8
Size
75.2 mm • 158.7 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.3 mm • 158.3 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 183 g 190 g
Usable surface 84 % 81 %
Materials Polycarbonate Plastic, Glass, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - -
Colors
White

Blue
Black

White

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 6.4" 6.3"
Type Super AMOLED LTPS LCD
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 430 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • 100% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.5
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.6
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.0
7.7
Number of reviews
31 reviews
412 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
CPU 2x Kryo 360 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 11 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 616 Qualcomm Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
232.178
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 61% of devices
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170.516
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 55% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 eMMC 5.0 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.3
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
8.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
7.8
Number of reviews
31 reviews
412 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Samsung Bright S5KGW1 Samsung S5KGM1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO 100 - 3200 --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV8856
Type
--
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.25
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV02A10
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.8"
4
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV02A10
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.8"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 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 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX471 Exmor RS Omnivision OV13855
Type CMOS PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/3.13" 1/2.9"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
7.5
7.1
Quality of selfies
7.9
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.8
7.4
Number of reviews
31 reviews
412 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)

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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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

 -- 0.191 W/Kg on head
1.034 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.374 W/Kg on head
0.987 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.3
8.8
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.6
And the WiFi?
8.2
8.3
Number of reviews
31 reviews
412 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
20.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
31 reviews
412 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • RealmeUI (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 17%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 43%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
31 reviews
412 reviews
Prices
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