Nokia 6.1 (32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 6.1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2019 5:21 PM, updated: 12/12/2021 4:16 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 X Nokia 6.1 (32GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) Compare Nokia 6.1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	vs	15 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.3"15% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Nokia 6.1 Dual-sim TA-1043, TA-1045, TA-1089, HMD Plate 2	Mi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	5/6/2018, Announced: 1/5/2018	9/26/2019
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 148.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.86 in)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	Android One edition	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 90435 (v7) Geekbench: 4225 (v4.4) GFXBench: 6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 TA-1043 version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) TA-1045 version: LTE (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38) TA-1089 version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12/13 VoLTE M1908C3JG version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	507 hours (21.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black/copper, White/iron, Blue/gold	• Colors: Space Black, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue • MIUI 10
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
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