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realme 16T 5G vs Redmi Note 8

WINNER
realme 16T 5G
44.1Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8

$149

26.1Inno Score
23Performance20
49.9Display31.2
30.7Camera29.8
81.9Battery29.4
46.7Features20
9 spec wins — realme 16T 5G4 spec wins — Redmi Note 8

InnoReviews verdict

realme 16T 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.1 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+53) and features (+27). 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 realme 16T 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 82 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 20
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8

  • 61% higher Pixel density: 409 ppi vs 254 ppi
  • 15% lower weight: 190 g vs 224 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 8
Screen size6.81 ″+8%6.3 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x15702340x1080
Pixel density254 ppi409 ppi+61%
Refresh rate144 Hz+140%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—
Screen-to-body87.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 8
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu—250,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—330Bottom 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,016+55%Bottom 19%1,300Bottom 2%
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 8
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP+23%13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 8
Capacity8,000 mAh+100%4,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W
Active use endurance22.7 h—

Design

Design comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 8
Weight224 g190 g+15%
Thickness8.9 mm8.4 mm+5%
IP ratingIP68/IP69K—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 8
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.34.2
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 8
OS at launchAndroid 16 (realme UI 7.0)Android 9 (MIUI 10)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 8
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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