Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
  • 6.53" (2340x1080) IPS LCD
  • 6GB
    MTK Helio G90T SoC     64GB/128GB Storage
  • 64-MP, f/1.89 4 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 121
  • 4500 mAh MediaTek Pump Express 4.0, Quick Charge 4+ (18)
Redmi Note 8 Pro
News (1)
Redmi Note 8 Pro Price
$212. Search
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
  • 6.3" (2960x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 6GB
    Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 SoC     64GB/128GB/256GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.7, OIS 2 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 106
  • 3300 mAh W-Charge
Rating: 10/10
Read ReviewGalaxy Note 8
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Galaxy Note 8 Price
$328. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameRedmi Note 8 ProGalaxy Note 8
ProductRedmi Note 8 Pro (Launched 2019-08-01)Galaxy Note 8 (Launched 2017-08-01)
Display6.53" 2340x1080 IPS LCD 6.3" 2960x1440 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 26mm 64-MP f/1.89 (Primary)
  • 13mm 8-MP f/2.2
  • 24mm 2-MP f/2.4
  • 2-MP +Bokeh Sensor
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 20-MP f/2
  • 26mm 8-MP
Computing
  • MTK Helio G90T SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB Storage
  • MicroSDXC
  • Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB/256GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery4500 mAh, MediaTek Pump Express 4.0, Quick Charge 4+ (18)3300 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP Rating, 199.8g (7oz), 76.4x161.35x8.79 mm (3.01 x 6.35 x 0.35 inches)IP68, 195g (6.9oz), 162.5x74.8x8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches)
Price (Market)$212$328
Price at Launch$220$929
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Display
Product NameRedmi Note 8 ProGalaxy Note 8
TypeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum60
Diagonal (inches)6.53"6.3"
Display/Body Ratio84.9%82.9%
Resolution2340x10802960x1440
Sharpness (PPI)395 PPI522 PPI
Brightness (specs)500 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • 2.5D
  • Multitouch
  • Tweakable Resolution
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameRedmi Note 8 ProGalaxy Note 8
Megapixel64-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.89f/1.7
Focal Length (35mm) 26mm26mm
Sensor SizeLargeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • LED Flash
  • Dual LED Flash
  • Quad Bayer
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Video
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/120fps
  • 720p/240fps
  • 720p/960fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 1080p/120fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 720p/240fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy Note 8
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 52mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Fixed Focus
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameRedmi Note 8 Pro
Megapixel8-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Fixed Focus
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
Macro Camera
Product NameRedmi Note 8 Pro
Megapixel2-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 24mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • Macro Lens
Battery
Product NameRedmi Note 8 ProGalaxy Note 8
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)4500 mAh3300 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
Fast-Charge ProtocolMediaTek Pump Express 4.0, Quick Charge 4+
Talk Time22 hours
Music Playback Time74 hours
Computing
Product NameRedmi Note 8 ProGalaxy Note 8
Processor BrandMediaTekSamsung or Qualcomm
Processor NameMTK Helio G90TExynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835
Processor ModelMT6785TExynos 8895 or MSM8998
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.05 GHz2.3 GHz
RAM Options6GB6GB
Internal Storage Options64GB/128GB64GB/128GB/256GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDXCMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 9.0Android 7.1.1
Communications
Product NameRedmi Note 8 ProGalaxy Note 8
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT12 603 MbpsLTE CAT16 1000/105 Mbps
LTE Bands1, 3, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 5, 7, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT EDR
  • HID
  • BT LE
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB OTG
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head1.15 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.18 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.997 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.446 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameRedmi Note 8 ProGalaxy Note 8
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameRedmi Note 8 ProGalaxy Note 8
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM/MicroSD
Multimedia
Product NameRedmi Note 8 ProGalaxy Note 8
Multimedia Features
  • IR
  • Java
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Speaker channelsMono
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • DIVX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Apple iPhone X150017502000225025002750300032503500375040004250

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Apple iPhone X5500600065007000750080008500900095001000010500

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 82625275028753000312532503375350036253750

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Apple iPhone X3250035000375004000042500450004750050000525005500057500600006250065000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Apple iPhone X52.55353.55454.55555.55656.55757.55858.55959.56060.56161.562

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Apple iPhone X35.53636.53737.53838.53939.54040.54141.54242.5

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Apple iPhone X97.5100102.5105107.5110112.5115117.5120122.5125127.5130132.5135

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone XLava Iris Fuel F2Apple iPhone 11Samsung Galaxy Note 8Huawei P30 LiteMeizu Note 8Xiaomi Mi 9TMeizu Note 9Xiaomi Mi 9 LiteXiaomi Redmi Note 8 ProSamsung Galaxy A51 5G2250250027503000325035003750400042504500

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 842.54343.54444.54545.54646.54747.54848.54949.550