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Nothing Phone (2) vs Redmi Note 8

WINNER
Nothing Phone (2)
55.3Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8

$149

26.1Inno Score
48.9Performance20
50.3Display31.2
54.8Camera29.8
61.1Battery29.4
73.3Features20
17 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)4 spec wins — Redmi Note 8

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+53) and battery (+32). 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 Nothing Phone (2)

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 31
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 20

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $149 vs $599

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 8
Screen size6.7 ″+6%6.3 ″
Panel typeLTPS OLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24122340x1080
Pixel density394 ppi409 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits—
Screen-to-body86.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 8
ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 101,320,000+428%Top 31%250,000Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,850+461%Top 39%330Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,750+265%Top 38%1,300Top 99%
RAM (max)12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 8
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP+525%8 MP
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera32 MP+146%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 8
Capacity4,700 mAh+18%4,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 8
Weight201 g190 g+5%
Thickness8.6 mm8.4 mm+2%
IP ratingIP54—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 8
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.34.2
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 8
OS at launchAndroid 13 (Nothing OS 2.0)Android 9 (MIUI 10)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecNothing Phone (2)Redmi Note 8
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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