Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro or Realme 8i? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro starts at ₹ 10,999 and Realme 8i starts at ₹ 13,595.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has screen size of 6.53 inches and Realme 8i has screen size of 6.43 inches. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 8 GB . Realme 8i comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 6 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.8 ) + 8MP + 2 MP (f/2.4 )+ 2 MP (f/2.4) Quad Cameras with LED Flash and front camera of 20 MP (f/2.0) Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.8, Main) + 8 MP (f/2.2, Wide Angle) + 2MP (f/2.4) and front camera of 16 MP Wide Angle Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Realme 8i |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android v11 |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 6.43 inches |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G90T | MediaTek Helio G80 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 78 | 74 | |
| OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android v11 | |
| Screen Size | 6.53 inches | 6.43 inches | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G90T | MediaTek Helio G80 | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | White, Green, Black | ||
| Custom UI | MIUI 11 | Realme UI | |
| Device type | Phablet | Smartphone | |
| Operating System | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android v11 | |
| Sim | DualSim | Dual SIM | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 161.3 mm | 158.5 mm | |
| Thickness | 8.79 mm | 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199.8 g | 182 g | |
| Width | 76.4 mm | 73.3 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:09 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.53 inches | 6.43 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | ||
| Card Slot | microSD Card | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G90T | MediaTek Helio G80 | |
| CPU | Octa core (Dual 2.05GHz A76 + Hexa 2GHz A55) | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | |
| External Storage | Up to 256 GB | ||
| GPU | Mali-G76 3EEMC4 | Arm Mali-G52 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | ||
| Phonebook | Unlimited | ||
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama | Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Wide, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Bokeh Effect Control | |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (f/2.0) Camera | 16 MP Wide Angle Camera | |
| Primary camera | 64 MP (f/1.8 ) + 8MP + 2 MP (f/2.4 )+ 2 MP (f/2.4) Quad Cameras with LED Flash | 64 MP (f/1.8, Main) + 8 MP (f/2.2, Wide Angle) + 2MP (f/2.4) | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | ||
| FM Radio | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | ||
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery | Non-Removable Li-Po 4400 mAh Battery | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v5.0 | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS | |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C v2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, with Mobile Hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz | |
| 4G | LTE | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| AI Camera | Yes | ||
| Face Unlock | Yes | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Rear | |
| Other Features | Face Unlock, AI Camera, 18W Quick Charging, NFC, Splash Resistant | Torch | |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor, IR sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes up with a weight of 199.8 g whereas Realme 8i weights around 182 g. Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is 8.79 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.4 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has screen size of 6.53 inches whereas other comes up with 6.43 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 1080 x 2340 pixels and 720 x 1600 pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses undefined and latter uses IPS LCD.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes up with primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.8 ) + 8MP + 2 MP (f/2.4 )+ 2 MP (f/2.4) Quad Cameras with LED Flash whereas Realme 8i comes up with 64 MP (f/1.8, Main) + 8 MP (f/2.2, Wide Angle) + 2MP (f/2.4). Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama .