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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 8

WINNER
Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8

$149

26.1Inno Score
43.7Performance20
60.6Display31.2
64.4Camera29.8
54.3Battery29.4
94.7Features20
17 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro4 spec wins — Redmi Note 8

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and camera (+35). Redmi Note 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 31
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 20

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8

  • 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
  • 11% lower weight: 190 g vs 213 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $149 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 8
Screen size6.7 ″+6%6.3 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1344x29922340x1080
Pixel density489 ppi+20%409 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits—
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 8
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 10950,000+280%Top 51%250,000Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+430%Top 42%330Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,400+238%Top 43%1,300Top 99%
RAM (max)12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 8
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+500%8 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera11 MP13 MP+24%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 8
Capacity5,050 mAh+26%4,000 mAh
Wired charging30 W+67%18 W
Wireless charging23 W—
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 8
Weight213 g190 g+11%
Thickness8.8 mm8.4 mm+5%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 8
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.34.2
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 8
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 9 (MIUI 10)
OS update pledge7 years+250%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Redmi Note 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProRedmi Note 8
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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