Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi 8 and Xiaomi Redmi 7 - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7

38 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 8
VS
31 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 7
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Xiaomi Redmi 7

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi 8 Manufactured in October, 2019, with display 6.22 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 439, vs Xiaomi Redmi 7, Manufactured in May, 2019with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 632. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 8
  • Higher pixel density: 270ppi
  • Higher battery capacity: 5000mAh vs 4000mAh
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 7
  • Larger display: 6.26in
  • Lighter design: 180g vs 188g

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 3/32 GB
- 4/64 GB		 - 2/16 GB
- 2/32 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 4/64 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi 8 and Xiaomi Redmi 7
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Xiaomi Redmi 8
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 7

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 6.22 in 6.26 in
Resolution 720x1520 pixels 720x1520 pixels
Aspect ratio 19:9 19:9
Pixel density 270 ppi 269 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 400 nits 450 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 81.8 % 80.8 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi 8
512 nits
Xiaomi Redmi 7
438 nits
sRGB gamut95.7 %99.8 %
PWM (Flicker)n/a100 Hz
Response time55.2 ms25.1 ms
Contrast2308:1987:1
Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi 8], [Xiaomi Redmi 7]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 156.5 mm (6.16 in) 158.6 mm (6.24 in)
Width 75.4 mm (2.97 in) 76.4 mm (3.01 in)
Thickness 9.4 mm (0.37 in) 8.4 mm (0.33 in)
Weight 188 g (6.63 oz) 180 g (6.35 oz)
Water resistance Yes No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Red		 - Black
- Blue
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi 8
81.8 %
Xiaomi Redmi 7
80.8 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi 8 and Xiaomi Redmi 7 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 1800 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.45 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2 (Cortex-A53)		 - 4/1.8 (Kryo 250 Silver (Cortex-A53))
- 4/1.8 (Kryo 250 Gold (Cortex-A73)
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 12 nm 14 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 536 Hexagon 546
Graphics Adreno 505 Adreno 506
GPU Cores 48 96
GPU Frequency 450 MHz 650 MHz
FLOPS 43.2 GFLOPS 124.8 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi 8
476
Xiaomi Redmi 7
489
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi 8
1521
Xiaomi Redmi 7
1531
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)476489
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15211531
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi 8
151070
Xiaomi Redmi 7
182478
CPU5530573802
GPU1530617408
Memory5058444054
UX2987547214
NanoReview Score151070182478

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB		 - 2 GB
- 3 GB
- 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR3 LPDDR3
Memory Frequency 933 MHz 933 MHz
Channels 1 1
Storage
Storage Capacity- 32 GB
- 64 GB		- 16 GB
- 32 GB
- 64 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 10) Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 10)
OS Size 15 GB 8 GB
UI Skin MIUI 12.5 MIUI 11

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 10 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes Quick Charge 3.0 (50% in 85 min) No
Full Charge Time 3:20 h 2:20 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Xiaomi Redmi 8
20:29
Xiaomi Redmi 7
16:39
Web Browsing08:09 h06:15 h
Video Playback10:10 h09:28 h
Games04:49 h04:01 h
Standby Mode110 h87 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) 120 fps (720p)
Wide-angle lens 113 ° n/a
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
Depth: 2 MP		 Standard: 12 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode		 Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/2.2
SensorSony IMX363Sony IMX486
Sensor size1/2.551/2.9
Pixel size1.4 μm1.25 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 3648x2190 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
Aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
Sensor CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/4.0 1/4.0
Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Wi-Fi features - Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 4.2 4.2
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C Micro USB
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- USB-Host mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- USB-Host mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
NFC* No No
Infrared Port Yes Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 900, HSDPA 2100
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4(1700/B5/B7/B8/B20/B38/B40/B2100))LTE (B800/B900/B1800/B1900/B2300/B2500/B2600)
LTE category46
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Xiaomi Redmi 8
88.6 dB
Xiaomi Redmi 7
82.8 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced October, 2019 yr March, 2019 yr
Release Date October, 2019 yr May, 2019 yr
Launch Price ($) 140 130
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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