Nothing Phone 2a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Nothing Phone 2a has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 8999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a is Rs. 23999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 2a's 6.7 inch screen. Nothing Phone 2a has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Nothing Phone 2a has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's lower 4 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 2a has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 2a will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 05, 2024 | October 16, 2019 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 81.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates, Dual 5G | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP 1/1.56" f/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 1/2.76", 114° FOV f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Dedicated Macro Camera) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Features | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP 1/2.74" f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | 13 MP f/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | MP3, AMR, FLAC |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |