Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
#3508
ZTE nubia X
#3421Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
ZTE nubia X
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.945.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.458.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
13 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
Blue Gold, Sea Blue, Black Gold, Deep Gray, Starry Night (512 GB only)
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Nubia UI 6
OS Version
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Nubia UI 6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Dual fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No