Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 8 in India. The new Note series smartphone features an all-new design with upgraded internals and more cameras.
The Redmi Note 8 is an upgrade over the Redmi Note 7S launched earlier this year in India. Here we compare the specifications and features of Redmi Note 8 with Redmi Note 7S and point out the differences between the two.
| Parameters | Redmi Note 8 | Redmi Note 7S |
| Display | 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080*2340 pixels | 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080*2340 pixels |
| Processor | 12nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE octa-core SoC with a clock speed of 2.0GHz. | 14nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor with a peak clock speed of 2.2 GHz |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB | 3GB/4GB |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB further expandable via microSD up to 512GB | 32GB/64GB further expandable via microSD up to 256GB |
| Rear Camera | Quad-camera setup with a 48MP f/1.79 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 2MP depth + 2MP macro sensor setup | Dual camera setup with 48MP f/1.8 primary sensor and 5MP depth sensor. |
| Front camera | 13MP f/2.0 | 13MP f/2.0 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging via USB Type-C | 4,000 mAh battery with support for QuickCharge 4.0 (comes with QuickCharge 2.0 charger out of the box) |
| Security | Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock | Fingerprint scanner at the back, Face Unlock |
| Connectivity options | 4G, VoLTE, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-SIM etc. | 4G, VoLTE, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-SIM etc. |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 based MiUi 10 | Android 9.0 based MiUi 10 |
| Price | 4GB + 64GB for Rs 9,999 6GB + 128GB for Rs 12,999 | 3GB + 32GB for Rs 10,999, 4GB + 64GB for Rs 12,999. |
Redmi Note 8 features an Aura Mirror design. The smartphone has received a significant upgrade over the Redmi Note 7s, particularly in the camera department.
The launch price, too, is Rs 1,000 less than the Redmi Note 7S. The Redmi Note 8 is definitely a contender for the best smartphone under Rs 10,000 in India.
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