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| Global Score | |
| 74.6 | 80.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Nokia |
| Android 10 | Android 10 |
| 2019-10-16 | 2020-11-12 |
| 6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches | 6.77 x 3.09 x 0.35 inches |
| 6.70 ounces | 7.97 ounces |
| Cosmic Purple, Moonlight White, Nebula Purple, Neptune Blue and Space Black | Meteor grey |
| Glass and Plastic | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 227.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | LCD |
| 409 pixels per inch | 387 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SM6125 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7225 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 619 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 12.98 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 24.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.44 | 12.43 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a score of 80.3, which is a bit better than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's general score of 74.6. Nokia 8 V 5G UW's body is newer than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's, but it is heavier and just a little thicker. Both of these phones use the same Android 10 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't perceive any difference regarding operating system features.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 counts with a slightly better looking display than Nokia 8 V 5G UW, because although it has a bit worse 1080 x 2340 resolution and a quite smaller display, it also counts with a little greater screen density. Nokia 8 V 5G UW counts with a little better performance than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW also has a larger amount of RAM.
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW counts with a much bigger storage to store more games and applications than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because it has a SD memory slot that supports a maximum of 1000 GB and more internal memory. Nokia 8 V 5G UW counts with just a bit better camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and although they both have the same (4K) video resolution and a same size camera aperture, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW also has a larger sensor which gives a higher photo and video quality, better video frame rates and a way more MP camera.
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW counts with just a bit better battery duration than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because it has 4500mAh of battery capacity.
Although Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. If you are trying to save some money, you can get Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, giving up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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