Realme 8i vs Redmi Note 11S
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Redmi Note 11S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 11S leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Note 11S has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Redmi Note 11S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 194g).
Realme 8i
Redmi Note 11S
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Overall rating 43/100
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 194g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Redmi Note 11S, the Redmi Note 11S scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 11S leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 11S and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 11S is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 11S and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Realme 8i | Redmi Note 11S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| 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 | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 11S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 11S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 11S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 8i and Redmi Note 11S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Realme 8i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 11S and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 11S is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 11S and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Redmi Note 11S edges out the Realme 8i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Redmi Note 11S?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Note 11S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Redmi Note 11S?
The Redmi Note 11S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Redmi Note 11S?
The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 11S is a better fit for everyday use.