Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2019 1:36 PM, updated: 8/23/2020 9:28 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi K20 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Xiaomi Redmi K20 (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi K20 (128GB)

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!

5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	vs	16 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi K20 (128GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+409 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)114% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.3"	vs	+6.39"1% Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 13MP15% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 20MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

31 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

1/2" inches

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
Other model names	Mi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH	Xiaomi Redmi K20 M1903F10A, M1903F10C, MZB7754IN, MZB7755IN
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	China, India
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	9/26/2019	6/1/2019
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)	74.3 x 156.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	600nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	800/150 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 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	MZB7754IN, MZB7755IN, MZB7756IN version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1903F10A, M1903F10C, M1903F10T version: 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 Cat15/13 VoLTE MZB7754IN, MZB7755IN, MZB7756IN version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) M1903F10A, M1903F10C, M1903F10T version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 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 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
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	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/3"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	20 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
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, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast 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 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Carbon black, Flame red, Glacier blue • MIUI 10 • HDR display • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)	Redmi K20 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.07W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered