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.

The Vivo X50 Lite edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 8 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
Vivo X50 Lite
Performance 24
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 33
Portability 57
Value for money
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).

Redmi Note 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X50 Lite: The Vivo X50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
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
33
camera
Vivo X50 Lite
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Vivo X50 Lite
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Vivo X50 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 8 and Vivo X50 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
30/100
329457 AnTuTu
Vivo X50 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
38/100
329457 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 8
$180
Vivo X50 Lite
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 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?

The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.