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realme NARZO 80x 5G vs Redmi Note 8

WINNER
realme NARZO 80x 5G
41Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8

$149

26.1Inno Score
28.9Performance20
46.4Display31.2
30.1Camera29.8
61.9Battery29.4
46.7Features20
8 spec wins — realme NARZO 80x 5G3 spec wins — Redmi Note 8

InnoReviews verdict

realme NARZO 80x 5G wins this phone face-off, 41 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) 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 NARZO 80x 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 20
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 8
Screen size6.72 ″+7%6.3 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24002340x1080
Pixel density392 ppi409 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits—
Screen-to-body86.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 8
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu—250,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—330Bottom 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,300Bottom 2%
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 8
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera—13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 8
Capacity6,000 mAh+50%4,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W

Design

Design comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 8
Weight197 g190 g+4%
Thickness7.9 mm+5%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 8
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.34.2
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 8
OS at launchAndroid 15 (realme UI 6.0)Android 9 (MIUI 10)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 8
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 8
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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