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).

The Sony Xperia 10 II edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Performance 24
Display 43
Camera 33
Battery 22
Portability 60
Value for money 28
Sony Xperia 10 II
Performance 24
Display 90
Camera 17
Battery 13
Portability 81
Value for money
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).

Redmi Note 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 II: The Sony Xperia 10 II is a better fit for everyday use.
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
33
camera
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 8 and Sony Xperia 10 II, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
30/100
329457 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 II Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
33/100
329457 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 8
$180
Sony Xperia 10 II
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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?

The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 II is a better fit for everyday use.