OnePlus 13T vs Redmi Note 8

The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $650 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 329,457); the OnePlus 13T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.

The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62
Redmi Note 8
Performance 24
Display 43
Camera 33
Battery 22
Portability 60
Value for money 28
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $650

  • Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Redmi Note 8, the OnePlus 13T scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 22/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Redmi Note 8 — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Note 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13T Redmi Note 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3173674 329457
Geekbench Single 3041 321
Geekbench Multi 9494 1128
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2640 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6260 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) Android 9
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 185 g 190 g
Launch price $650 $180
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Redmi Note 8
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13T and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3173674 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
30/100 -863.3%
329457 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13T leads Redmi Note 8 by 863.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 13T
$650
Redmi Note 8
$180

Launch price difference: $470. Redmi Note 8 was $470 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (53/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (65/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 8?

The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Redmi Note 8?

The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 8?

The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi Note 8?

The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Redmi Note 8?

The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.