Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 8 or Realme 2? 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 Pakistan, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 8 starts at PKR 27,356 and Realme 2 starts at PKR 23,936.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 has screen size of 6.22 inches and Realme 2 has screen size of 6.2 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Realme 2 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 13 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP (f/2.4) Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 8 MP (f/2.2) Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Realme 2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Screen Size | 6.22 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 66 | 63 | |
| OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | |
| Screen Size | 6.22 inches | 6.2 inches | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Blue, Red, Green, Black | Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, Diamond Red | |
| Custom UI | MIUI 10 | ColorOS 5.1 | |
| Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 156.3 mm | 156.2 mm | |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 168 g | |
| Width | 75.4 mm | 75.6 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 720 x 1520 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.22 inches | 6.2 inches | |
| Technology | IPS (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | IPS LCD | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Card Slot | microSD Card | microSD Card | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | |
| CPU | Octa Core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53 | Octa Core 1.8 GHz | |
| External Storage | Up to 512 GB | up to 256 GB | |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 506 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama | Geo Tagging, HDR, AR sticker, Bokeh mode, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode | |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera | 8 MP (f/2.2) Camera | |
| Primary camera | 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash | 13 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP (f/2.4) Dual Camera with LED Flash | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLAC | |
| FM Radio | Yes, Wireless Radio | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | Non-Removable Li-Ion 4230 mAh battery | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v4.2, A2DP, LE | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS | |
| USB | USB Type-C | microUSB v2.0, USB OTG | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | |
| 4G | Yes | LTE | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | |
| Other Features | 18W Quick Charging, P2i Water resistant | Face Unlock, AI Camera | |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 18W | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light sensor, Gravity sensor | |
Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with a weight of 190 g whereas Realme 2 weights around 168 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is 9.4 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.2 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash whereas Realme 2 comes up with 13 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP (f/2.4) Dual Camera with LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Snapdragon 439 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up microSD Card card slot and Realme 2 comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Octa Core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53 and used in Realme 2 is Octa Core 1.8 GHz.