Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $180 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads — 74/100 vs 30/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has the bigger battery (5165 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $830
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5165 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 scores 44 points higher (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (56/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 26/100, Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 62/100; 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 Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (56/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1224x2912 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5165 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 166.9×73.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2912
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 5165 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads Redmi Note 8 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Redmi Note 8 was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (57/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (56/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 44 points (74/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on camera score (57/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.