Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy C8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2019 3:02 PM, updated: 8/23/2020 9:31 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)

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!

19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (111GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.3"15% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+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]
+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
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+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	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)6% Lighter
8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

22 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Other model names	Mi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH	盖乐世 C8 3GB RAM + 32GB, SM-C7100ZKDCHC
Country or region available	India	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	9/26/2019	9/1/2017
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 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/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	401 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/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757T Helio P25 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	ARM Mali-T880 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 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	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (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	Not 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/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
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/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
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	4.2 + 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	Not 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/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
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: Black, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Always-on display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)