Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) vs Apple iPad mini (4G 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Apple iPad mini devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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7.9"
IPS
IPS
768x1024
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
4440
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
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26 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 16 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| 4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +9 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) |
| Other model names | Mi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH | iPad mini A1454 (4G LTE), iPad mini A1455 (CDMA) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
| Release date | 9/26/2019 | 11/2/2012 |
| Depth | 8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) |
| Weight | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) | 312 grams (10.92 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.3" inches | 7.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 768x1024 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 162 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 6.0 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | iOS 9.0 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm) | 32bit: Apple A5 APL2498 (45nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | PowerVR SGX543 MP2 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 512MB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (27GB available) |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 100/50 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, A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100 |
| Primary 3G network | M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | A1454 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1455 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | 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) | LTE Cat3 A1454 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1455 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (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 | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | 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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, MOV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 4440 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 10 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice recorder |
| 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: Space Black, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue • MIUI 10 | • Colors: Black on slate, White on silver • Oleophobic coating • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | iPad mini (4G 32GB) | |
| 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 |