Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime. Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better resolution of 2280 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 8999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December, 2015. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime is Rs. 8999. 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 larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime's 5.5 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime has only 267 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.7% than Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime's ~ 68.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 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 Note Prime's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 4.4.4 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note Prime | Redmi Note 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Micro+Micro SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December, 2015 | October 16, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.7 x 154 x 9.4 mm | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 267 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 68.8% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 32 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v4.4.4 (KitKat) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 1.0 | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 38 hours | 32 hours |
| Music Playback Time | 60 hours | |