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Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB) vs HMD XR21

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs HMD XR21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HMD XR21 X Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB) 04Points
6.22"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.49"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HMD XR21

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!

Redmi 8 (64GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB) vs XR21} 24 Advantages HMD XR21
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs231 grams (8.09 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)11%
Thinner
vs10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+5000 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4800 mAh
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)102%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels137%
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+406 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.22"vs+6.49"4%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 8MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
18Wvs+33W83%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
P2i certifiedvs+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
 
ModelRedmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) M1908C3IC, MZB8255INHMD XR21 TA-1592
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiHMD
Release date10/1/20195/1/2024, Announced: 5/14/2024
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 156.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.16 in)78.58 x 168 millimeters (3.09 x 6.61 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingIP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.22" inches6.49" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~77% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI406 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ], 550nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
RAM memory4GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkM1908C3IC version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
MZB8255IN version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
(dual camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 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 (64GB)HMD XR21
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4800 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging33W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy28 hours (1.2 days)48 hours (2 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Green
• MIUI 9
• Colors: Midnight Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 8 (64GB)HMD XR21
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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