Redmi Note 8 vs Sony Xperia 10 II
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Sony Xperia 10 II (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 II leads — 33/100 vs 30/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 8 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 II has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Sony Xperia 10 II is noticeably lighter (151g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Sony Xperia 10 II
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3600 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (33/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 II better?
- Lighter: 151g vs 190g
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Sony Xperia 10 II, the Sony Xperia 10 II scores 3 points higher (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (22/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Sony Xperia 10 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 10.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 157.0×69.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 151 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 10 II
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Sony Xperia 10 II, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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Sony Xperia 10 II
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (33/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (22/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 II?
The Sony Xperia 10 II edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Sony Xperia 10 II?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Sony Xperia 10 II — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 II?
The Redmi Note 8 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Sony Xperia 10 II?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Sony Xperia 10 II (90/100 vs 43/100).