Redmi Note 13R vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 10/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Redmi Note 13R
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Redmi Note 13R scores 19 points higher (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 13R | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | $460 |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (24/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (81/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13R or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi Note 13R leads on camera score (24/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.