Xiaomi Mi8 vs Redmi Note 8T: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi8 vs Redmi Note 8T. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics
Xiaomi Mi8
Xiaomi Mi8
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Redmi Note 8T
Redmi Note 8T
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.0Performance & Hardware 5.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.1Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.3
248 reviews
8.0
98 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi8 vs Redmi Note 8T

Specs stores to buy Xiaomi Mi8 Xiaomi Mi8
Global · 6GB · 64GB 		Redmi Note 8T price compare Redmi Note 8T
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.21" 6.3"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 74.8 mm
154.9 mm
7.6 mm 		75.4 mm
161.2 mm
8.6 mm
Weight 175 g 199 g
Micro SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 665
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 357.329
v8 		191.783
v9
Battery 3400 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Xiaomi Mi 8 M1908C3XG

Release Date
Release date May 2018,
5 years ago 		November 2019,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi8
Redmi Note 8T
Xiaomi Mi8
Redmi Note 8T
Size
74.8 mm • 154.9 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 161.2 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 175 g 199 g
Usable surface 83 % 80 %
Materials Glass, Metal Plastic, Glass, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Black

White

Blue

Red

Screen
Diagonal 6.21" 6.3"
Type AMOLED LTPS LCD
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2248 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Wide screen notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 84% NTSC
  • 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?
8.1
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
8.5
Is it comfortable?
9.3
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
7.7
Number of reviews
248 reviews
98 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
CPU 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 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 630 710MHz Qualcomm Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
357.329
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 69% of devices
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191.783
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 eMMC 5.0 Storage
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
7.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.3
7.1
Number of reviews
248 reviews
98 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Samsung S5KGM1
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3M3
Omnivision OV8856
Type
ISOCELL
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.4"
1/4"
3
Camera type
--

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

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

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 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
Sensor Samsung S5K3T1 Omnivision OV13855
Type ISOCELL PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 0.90 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.9"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
99
Mobile
105
Photo
88
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
6.9
Quality of selfies
8.9
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
7.4
Number of reviews
248 reviews
98 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • 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)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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 Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • 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.

 0.701 W/Kg on head
1.662 W/Kg on body 		0.740 W/Kg on head
1.300 W/Kg on body
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
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
8.6
Quality of the GPS
9.3
8.5
And the WiFi?
9.5
8.5
Number of reviews
248 reviews
98 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
248 reviews
98 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (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?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
248 reviews
98 reviews
Prices
From $ 553 --
From $ 127 --

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