Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2019 5:21 PM, updated: 8/23/2020 9:29 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro X Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(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!

24 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	vs	4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)115% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (111GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)13% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+409 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+6.3"34% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+134 grams (4.69 ounces)42% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
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Model	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
Other model names	Mi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH	Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Dual Sim, Hongmi 2 Prime, Xiaomi Hermes
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	9/26/2019	8/10/2015
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)	67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	150/50 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100
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 Cat4 (Bands 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
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	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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	feature not registered
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)	Redmi 2 Pro
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1600x1200 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)	Redmi 2 Pro
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
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)	Redmi 2 Pro
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, 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: Dark gray, White • MIUI 6.0 • Quick Charge 1.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)	Redmi 2 Pro
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