Realme Q
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
#2248Category Breakdown
Realme Q
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Performance
77.368.6
Camera
68.566.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.128.1
Build
72.492.7
Connectivity
58.757.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.850.5
Summary
- The Realme Q and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 both feature a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Realme Q is powered by the Snapdragon 712 chipset, which generally provides better performance compared to the Snapdragon 665 in the Redmi Note 8.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both offering a 48 MP main sensor, but the Realme Q has a higher resolution selfie camera at 16 MP versus 13 MP on the Redmi Note 8.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Realme Q at 4035 mAh compared to 4000 mAh in the Redmi Note 8, and it supports faster charging at 20W versus 18W.
- Both devices run Android 9.0 with different custom UIs, with the Redmi Note 8 being upgradable to Android 11, providing a potentially more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, as the Redmi Note 8 features Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, while the Realme Q has Gorilla Glass 3+ on the front and a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
General
Release Date
2019
2019, October 16
Announced
2019
2019, August 29
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4035 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4035 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (6.18 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
184 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3+), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Light Green, Light Blue
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black, Nebula Purple, Cosmic Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.26 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, 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
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass