Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Price | $139 | $49 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 186 g | 190 g |
| Released | Feb 2019 | Aug 2019 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is ahead on ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 450 nits brightness, Sunlight display, Night display, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode | — |
Platform
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Adreno 610 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF (Samsung GM1 sensor or Sony IMX586)
5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, Quick Charge 4 | 18W wired, QC3 |
Body
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) | 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, January | 2019, August 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, February 28 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 — 4 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 — 186 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 versus 190 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 — Feb 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 versus Aug 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 7/10.
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