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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 100 Mbps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, if you care about…
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,500 :1
- against 1,338 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 512 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 139,075 | 161,572 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 342 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,232 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | Octa-core CPU with four 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Gold, White | Blue, White, Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 159.2 mm | 158.3 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.4 % | 81.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,338 :1 | 1,500 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Infrared, USB 2.0, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.15 W/kg | 0.26 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg | 1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.59 W/kg | 0.19 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.27 W/kg | 1.09 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1901F7G, M1901F7H, M1901F7I | M1908C3JH, M1908C3JG, M1908C3JI |
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