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.

The Vivo S1 Prime is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 8T — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 25
Portability 59
Value for money 18
Vivo S1 Prime
Performance 24
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 33
Portability 57
Value for money
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).

Redmi Note 8T: The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S1 Prime: The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
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
30
camera
Vivo S1 Prime
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo S1 Prime
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8T
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Vivo S1 Prime
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 8T and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 8T Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
28/100
329457 AnTuTu
Vivo S1 Prime Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
38/100
329457 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 8T
$200
Vivo S1 Prime
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 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?

The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.