Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
#2925
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
#3440Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
49.947.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.658.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a premium build with a ceramic back and aluminum frame, while the Redmi Note 8 has a glass front and back with a plastic frame, making the Mi Mix 2 feel more upscale.
- In terms of display, the Mi Mix 2 has a slightly smaller 5.99-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, compared to the 6.3-inch display of the Redmi Note 8, which offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the Mi Mix 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 835, providing superior processing power over the Snapdragon 665 in the Redmi Note 8.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Mi Mix 2 having a single 12 MP rear camera featuring OIS, while the Redmi Note 8 boasts a versatile 48 MP quad-camera setup.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Redmi Note 8 at 4000 mAh compared to the Mi Mix 2's 3400 mAh, although both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Mi Mix 2 runs on an older Android version but is upgradable, while the Redmi Note 8 comes with a more recent version out of the box.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
General
Release Date
2017
2019, October 16
Announced
2017
2019, August 29
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
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)
Front Camera
5 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.8 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 in)
158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
185 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, ceramic frame - 128/8 GB model
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black, Nebula Purple, Cosmic Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes