Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo X50 Lite
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X50 Lite (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X50 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 30/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X50 Lite has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo X50 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Vivo X50 Lite
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo X50 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better camera (34/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo X50 Lite, the Vivo X50 Lite scores 8 points higher (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X50 Lite leads (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo X50 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X50 Lite and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X50 Lite is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo X50 Lite are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo X50 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 10, Funtouch 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X50 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X50 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X50 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Vivo X50 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X50 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X50 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X50 Lite and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X50 Lite is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo X50 Lite are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X50 Lite?
The Vivo X50 Lite edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo X50 Lite?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X50 Lite — 38/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Vivo X50 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo X50 Lite (83/100 vs 43/100).