Motorola Moto G55 vs Redmi Note 8
The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; estimated prices are $261 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 17/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Moto G55 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Motorola Moto G55
Redmi Note 8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 179g vs 190g
- Better camera (31/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 62/100)
- Cheaper: $180 vs $261
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Redmi Note 8, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 17 points higher (34/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G55 | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $261 | $180 |
Motorola Moto G55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G55
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Moto G55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $81. Redmi Note 8 is cheaper by $81.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (39/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G55 and the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 17/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G55 over the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.