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).

The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 9
Battery 0
Design 81
Value for money 78
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 8: The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
9
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2248x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Xiaomi Mi 8
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 8
$460
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.