Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo Y50
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo Y50 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y50 leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y50 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Vivo Y50
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 16/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y50 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (58/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo Y50, the Vivo Y50 scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y50 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y50 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y50 (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y50 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo Y50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 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 10.0; Funtouch 10.0 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 162.0×76.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y50
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y50
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Vivo Y50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y50
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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 Y50 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (58/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y50 (33/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y50 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo Y50?
The Vivo Y50 edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo Y50?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y50 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo Y50?
The Redmi Note 8 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Vivo Y50?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y50 (43/100 vs 22/100).