Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $180 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $845
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 26/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $665. Redmi Note 8 was $665 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.