Nokia 7.2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia 7.2 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia 7.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|
| Price | ₹5,999 | ₹6,689 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.53 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 180 g | — |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2019 |
Summary: Nokia 7.2 is ahead on storage (max). Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Nokia 7.2 is the cheaper option.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Nokia 7.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, HDR10, PureDisplay | IPS LCD, HDR, 500 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | 500 nits (advertised) | — |
| Features | — | Dot Drop Full Screen Display |
Platform
| Nokia 7.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) | MediaTek Helio G90T (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
Memory
| Nokia 7.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Nokia 7.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF (ZEISS optics); 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm (ZEISS optics); 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | ZEISS optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 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
| Nokia 7.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 0.9µm (ZEISS optics) | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Nokia 7.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 18W wired, QC3+ |
Body
| Nokia 7.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) | 161.35 x 76.4 x 8.79 mm (6.35 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 180 g (6.35 oz) | 199.8 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, polymer composite frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Other | — | IP52 splash resistant |
Comms
| Nokia 7.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 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, EDR, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Nokia 7.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | September 2019 | August 2019 |
| Status | Released 2019, September 23 | Released September 2019 |
| OS | — | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia 7.2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro — 3,500 mAh for the Nokia 7.2 versus 4,500 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Nokia 7.2 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro — 6 GB for the Nokia 7.2 versus 8 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Is the Nokia 7.2 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Nokia 7.2 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 8/10.
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