Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo V20 SE
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo V20 SE (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V20 SE leads — 39/100 vs 30/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V20 SE has the bigger battery (4100 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo V20 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Vivo V20 SE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 190g).
Redmi Note 8
Vivo V20 SE
- Overall rating 30/100
- Bigger battery: 4100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 171g vs 190g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo V20 SE, the Vivo V20 SE scores 9 points higher (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 SE significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 SE is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V20 SE is a bit better (27/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo V20 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 10, Funtouch 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 161.0×74.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo V20 SE
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo V20 SE
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V20 SE
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Vivo V20 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Vivo V20 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 SE significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 SE is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V20 SE is a bit better (27/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo V20 SE?
The Vivo V20 SE edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo V20 SE?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo V20 SE — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo V20 SE?
The Vivo V20 SE leads on camera score (39/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Vivo V20 SE?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V20 SE is a better fit for everyday use.