Redmi Note 8 vs ZTE Blade A56
20chipPerformancechip20
31.2Display31.9
29.8Camera20.5
29.4Battery38.8
20Features20
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 84 spec wins — ZTE Blade A56
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 8 scores 26.1 against 26.2 for ZTE Blade A56. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ZTE Blade A56 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8
- Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21
- 269% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 13 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 57% higher Pixel density: 409 ppi vs 260 ppi
Reasons to pick the ZTE Blade A56
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | ZTE Blade A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.75 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+57% | 260 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 84.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | ZTE Blade A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 665 | Unisoc T7200 |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | ZTE Blade A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+269% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | ZTE Blade A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 18 W+80% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | ZTE Blade A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+2% | 193 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm+1% |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | ZTE Blade A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | ZTE Blade A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (MIUI 10) | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | ZTE Blade A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |