Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface 2 RT vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better device? Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB)
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15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
Model | Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) |
Other model names | Microsoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT | Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Microsoft | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/23/2013 | 10/1/2019 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in) | 75.4 x 156.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.16 in) |
Weight | 676 grams (23.66 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating |
📲 Display | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 10.6" inches | 6.22" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1520 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 208 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
System version | Windows RT 8.1 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm) |
CPU | Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (15GB available) | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | Not supported | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | M1908C3IC version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MZB8255IN version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1908C3IC version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) MZB8255IN version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 3.1 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
USB | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro HDMI Type D | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | feature not registered | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 28 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Dock with QWERTY keyboard | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Dark Titanium • Dual-position kickstand • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years • Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year | • Colors: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Green • MIUI 9 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Redmi 8 (64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |