Category Breakdown
Realme 8s 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (China)
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
45.045.0
Display
75.575.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
63.963.9
Summary
- The Realme 8s 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (China) both feature a sturdy build with similar dimensions and weight, though the Redmi Note 11 is slightly larger and heavier.
- Both devices sport a 90Hz IPS LCD display with comparable resolutions, but the Redmi Note 11 has a marginally larger screen size.
- In terms of performance, they are equipped with the same Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset and offer various RAM and storage options, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The Realme 8s 5G has a higher resolution rear camera at 64 MP compared to the Redmi Note 11's 50 MP, but the latter includes an additional ultrawide lens for versatility.
- Both phones house a 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging, and they run on Android 11, though the Realme uses Realme UI 2.0 while the Xiaomi operates on MIUI 12.5, with the latter also featuring stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 8s 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (China)
General
Release Date
2021, September 09
2021, October 28
Announced
2021, September 09
2021, October 28
Description
N/A
Not to be confused withRedmi Note 11for Global market andRedmi Note 11 4G
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, 119˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired, 100% in 62 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
163.6 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
191 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Purple
Mysterious Black, Milky Way Blue, Mint Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1)
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
OS Version
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

