Realme 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme 8 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Realme 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 176 g | 193 g |
| Released | Mar 2021 | Mar 2021 |
Summary: Realme 8 Pro is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Realme 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 1000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Features | 60Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Realme 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 618 |
Memory
| Realme 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1) | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Realme 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Starry Mode, Starry Time-lapse Video | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@960fps |
Selfie Camera
| Realme 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR | Panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 50W SuperDart Charge, 50% in 17 min (advertised) | 33W wired, 59% in 30 min (advertised) |
Body
| Realme 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160.6 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm | 164.5 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 176 g | 193 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5 or unspecified), plastic frame |
| Protection | — | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Realme 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Region dependent | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | Unspecified |
Launch
| Realme 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2021 | March 04, 2021 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released 2021, March 24 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme 8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro — 4,500 mAh for the Realme 8 Pro versus 5,020 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro.
Which is lighter, Realme 8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro?
Realme 8 Pro — 176 g for the Realme 8 Pro versus 193 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro.
Which is newer, Realme 8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro?
Realme 8 Pro — Mar 2021 for the Realme 8 Pro versus Mar 2021 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro.
Is the Realme 8 Pro or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Realme 8 Pro 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 8/10.