Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 vs Nothing Phone 1
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 1 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 1 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Nothing Phone 1 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 | Nothing Phone 1 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 22549 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 25, 2021. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 12, 2022. The cost of Nothing Phone 1 is Rs. 22549.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 1 has larger screen size of 6.55 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Nothing Phone 1 has Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 409 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 402 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 1 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 1's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's lower 4 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 1 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 1's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 1 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 | Nothing Phone 1 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 8 2021 | Phone 1 A063 |
| 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 | May 25, 2021 | July 12, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.4 mm | 75.8 x 159.2 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 193.5 g |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Flexible AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | HDR10+, 10-bit Colour Depth, 1000000:1 Contrast Ratio, 500 nits Brightness and 1200 nits Peak Brightness, 60 Hz - 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate , Haptic Touch Motors | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Front RGB Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Glyph Interface, Nothing OS | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | OIS and EIS Image Stabilisation, Night Mode Panorama, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, Bokeh, HDR, Google Filter, Scene Detection, Live Photo, Document Mode, Night mode, Extreme Night Mode, Night Video, Expert Mode, Panorama, Slow-Mo (120 fps), Timelapse, 114° Field of View |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x Cortex-A78@2.5 GHz & 3x Cortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A55@1.9 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 642L |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | Yes | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W Qi Wireless Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |