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Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32GB) vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.22"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8 X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A

What's the better device? Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32GB)

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Redmi 8 (32GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32GB) vs Surface 2 RT (32GB)} 5 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core64%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)40%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (15GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)3 times
Lighter
vs676 grams (23.66 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+270 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs208 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP178%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 3.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 3.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6%
Thinner
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
6.22"vs+10.6"70%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
ModelRedmi 8 (32GB)Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) M1908C3IC, MZB8255INMicrosoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiMicrosoft
Release date10/1/20199/23/2013
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 156.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.16 in)172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)676 grams (23.66 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6.22" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieWindows RT 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Penta-core, 1 processor:
5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 650MhzNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (15GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkM1908C3IC version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
MZB8255IN version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy28 hours (1.2 days)10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Green
• MIUI 9
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 8 (32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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