Realme 8 5G
#1692
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G
#1701Category Breakdown
Realme 8 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G
Performance
68.568.5
Camera
44.144.1
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.263.2
Summary
- The Realme 8 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G both feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Realme offers slightly higher brightness levels at 600 nits compared to the 500 nits of the Redmi.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, ensuring similar performance capabilities.
- The Realme has a 16 MP front camera, while the Redmi's selfie camera is 8 MP, giving the Realme an advantage in this area.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, and the Realme is slightly lighter at 185g compared to the Redmi's 190g.
- In terms of software, the Realme runs on Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 11, while the Redmi operates on MIUI 12, which may offer different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 8 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G
General
Release Date
2021, April 21
2021, July 20
Announced
2021, April 21
2021, July 20
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ), 500 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
161.8 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm (6.37 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black
Metallic Blue, Mint Green, Chromium White, Graphite Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 11, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 11, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes