Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
20Performance54
31.2Display59.4
29.8Camera65.9
29.4Battery74.2
20Features65.3
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 817 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and battery (+45). 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 Redmi Note 8
- 17% lower weight: 190 g vs 229 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 31
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.73 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi | 522 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 250,000Top 97% | 1,550,000+520%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 330Top 100% | 2,050+521%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,300Top 99% | 5,500+323%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,820 mAh+21% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 120 W+567% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+17% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (MIUI 10) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |