Realme 8i vs Redmi Note 11 Pro

The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 11 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 43/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro edges out the Realme 8i by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 8i

Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money —

Redmi Note 11 Pro

Performance 40
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 62
Portability 57
Value for money 40

What makes Realme 8i better?

  • Lighter: 194g vs 202g

  • Overall rating 43/100

What makes Redmi Note 11 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (62/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Redmi Note 11 Pro, the Redmi Note 11 Pro scores 8 points higher (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 11 Pro leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 11 Pro leads (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 11 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 11 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 11 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme 8i Redmi Note 11 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G96 MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 493222 493222
Geekbench Single 674 674
Geekbench Multi 1793 1793
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 600 nits —
NFC no —
Dimensions 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm —
Weight 194 g 202 g
Launch price — $299

Camera comparison

Realme 8i

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Redmi Note 11 Pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Realme 8i

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Redmi Note 11 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Realme 8i

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Redmi Note 11 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless charging: no data
62
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 8i and Redmi Note 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 8i MediaTek Helio G96
43/100
493222 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 11 Pro MediaTek Helio G96
51/100
493222 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 8i

Price unknown

Redmi Note 11 Pro

$299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 11 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 11 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 11 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (62/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Redmi Note 11 Pro?

The Redmi Note 11 Pro edges out the Realme 8i by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Redmi Note 11 Pro?

The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Note 11 Pro — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Redmi Note 11 Pro?

The Redmi Note 11 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Redmi Note 11 Pro?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi Note 11 Pro (62/100 vs 43/100).