Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
#1928
ZTE nubia X
#2581Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
ZTE nubia X
Performance
73.982.5
Camera
48.649.2
Display
72.658.9
Battery
28.127.1
Build
91.177.0
Connectivity
57.060.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.447.8
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the ZTE nubia X has a slightly smaller 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi Note 8 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, whereas the nubia X utilizes the more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845.
- The camera setup on the Redmi Note 8 includes a 48 MP main sensor and a 13 MP selfie camera, compared to the nubia X's 16 MP and 24 MP rear cameras, with no front camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi Note 8 at 4000 mAh versus the nubia X's 3800 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- The Redmi Note 8 runs on Android 11 with MIUI 12.5, while the nubia X operates on Android 8.1 with Nubia UI 6, indicating a more updated software experience for the Redmi device.
- Build quality for both phones includes glass fronts, but the Redmi Note 8 uses Gorilla Glass 5, while the nubia X has Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
ZTE nubia X
General
Release Date
2021, May 25
2018
Announced
2021, May 25
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
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)
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
154.1 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (6.07 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
181 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
Blue Gold, Sea Blue, Black Gold, Deep Gray, Starry Night (512 GB only)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Nubia UI 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Dual fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass