Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
#2248
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
#2215Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
Performance
68.668.5
Camera
66.966.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
92.789.8
Connectivity
57.165.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.550.8
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T share similar build quality with glass front and back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, but the Note 8T is slightly larger and heavier.
- Both models feature a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are identical, powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset and offering similar RAM and storage options.
- The camera systems are also nearly the same, with both featuring a 48 MP main sensor, but the Note 8T has a slightly wider ultrawide lens.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery with 18W charging and run on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11, with MIUI 12.5.
- The Note 8T includes NFC connectivity, which is absent in the Note 8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
General
Release Date
2019, October 16
2019, November 08
Announced
2019, August 29
2019, November 06
Description
N/A
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 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 610
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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, 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)
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
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
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; 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
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
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)
161.1 x 75.4 x 8.6 mm (6.34 x 2.97 x 0.34 in)
Weight
190 g
200 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black, Nebula Purple, Cosmic Purple
Starscape Blue, Moonlight White, Moonshadow Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.26 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
1.02 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
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
4.2, 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, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
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