Realme 8 vs Redmi Note 10S
The Realme 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 8 leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 10S has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8
Redmi Note 10S
What makes Realme 8 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 179g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 8 vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Realme 8 scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 8 | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.9×8.0 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Realme 8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme 8
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 8 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 8
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Realme 8 edges out the Redmi Note 10S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 8 and the Redmi Note 10S?
The Realme 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.
Should you choose the Realme 8 over the Redmi Note 10S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme 8 (84/100 vs 51/100).