Redmi Note 8T vs Vivo S1 Prime
The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo S1 Prime (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S1 Prime leads — 38/100 vs 28/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S1 Prime has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the Redmi Note 8T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo S1 Prime doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Vivo S1 Prime
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo S1 Prime better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Vivo S1 Prime, the Vivo S1 Prime scores 10 points higher (38/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S1 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S1 Prime and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S1 Prime is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T and the Vivo S1 Prime are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | Vivo S1 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo S1 Prime
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo S1 Prime
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo S1 Prime
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S1 Prime
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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 S1 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S1 Prime and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S1 Prime is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T and the Vivo S1 Prime are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Vivo S1 Prime is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 8T — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo S1 Prime — 38/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Vivo S1 Prime?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo S1 Prime (83/100 vs 32/100).