Realme Q
#2220
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
#2215Category Breakdown
Realme Q
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
Performance
77.368.5
Camera
68.566.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.128.1
Build
72.489.8
Connectivity
58.765.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.850.8
Summary
- The Realme Q and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T both feature a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Realme Q is equipped with a Snapdragon 712 chipset, offering more processing power compared to the Snapdragon 665 in the Redmi Note 8T.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Realme Q has a higher resolution selfie camera at 16 MP versus 13 MP for the Redmi Note 8T.
- The Realme Q has a slightly larger battery capacity at 4035 mAh compared to the 4000 mAh of the Redmi Note 8T, with both supporting fast charging but at different wattages.
- For software, both run Android 9.0, but the Redmi Note 8T can be upgraded to Android 11, while the Realme Q operates on ColorOS 6.
- In terms of build quality, the Redmi Note 8T has a more premium feel with Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, while the Realme Q uses Gorilla Glass 3+ on the front and plastic for the back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
General
Release Date
2019
2019, November 08
Announced
2019
2019, November 06
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, 128GB 4GB 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, 13mm (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)
161.1 x 75.4 x 8.6 mm (6.34 x 2.97 x 0.34 in)
Weight
184 g
200 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
Starscape Blue, Moonlight White, Moonshadow Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.02 W/kg (head) 1.18 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