Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 13 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 12996 | Rs. 11699 |
Related Products
Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12996. The launch Date of the second phone is August 4, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11699.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.53 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.3 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.2% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81.7%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on v10 (Q) version.
Related Comparisons
Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| 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 | October 16, 2019 | August 4, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm | 77 x 163.3 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 198 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 83.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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 | 13 MP f/1.8 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP f/2 (Main) | 8 MP f/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G52 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | 31 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 185 hours | |