Sony Xperia 8 Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Specs Comparison

In this post, we compare Sony Xperia 8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 according to these features:

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1. Operating System  Comparison
2. System  on  Chip (SOC)  Comparison
3. RAM Comparison
4. Storage  Comparison
5. Display Comparison
6. Launch Date Comparison
7. Price  Comparison
8. Sensors  Comparison
9. Primary Camera Comparison
10. Front Camera Comparison
11. Tracking /  Positioning  Comparison
12. Wi-Fi  Comparison
13. Bluetooth  Comparison
14. USB Comparison
15. Connectivity  Comparison
16. Audio File Formats /  Codecs Comparison
17. Video File Formats /  Codecs Comparison
18. Battery  Comparison
19. Design  Comparison 
20. SIM Card  Comparison
21. Networks  Comparison
22. Mobile Network Technology and Bandwidth Comparison

Sony Xperia 8	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Brand and Model	Brand and Model
Brand	Brand
Sony	Xiaomi
Model	Model
Xperia 8	Redmi Note 8
Model Alias	Model Alias
Xperia8	Redmi Note8
	Red Rice Note 8
	Red Rice Note8
	C3J
Xperia 8 Operating System (OS)	Redmi Note 8 Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie	MIUI V10 (Android 9.0 Pie)
Xperia 8 System on  Chip (SOC)	Redmi Note 8 System on  Chip (SOC)
SOC	SOC
Qualcomm Snapdragon  630	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Process Technology	Process Technology
14 nm	11 nm
CPU	CPU
4x 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x 2.0 GHz Kryo 260
4x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260
CPU Bits	CPU Bits
64 bits	64 bits
Instruction Set	Instruction Set
ARMv8	ARMv8
CPU Frequency	CPU Frequency
2200 MHz	2000 MHz
CPU Cores	CPU Cores
8	8
GPU	GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 508	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Xperia 8 RAM Capacity	Redmi Note 8 RAM Capacity
4 GB	4 GB
	6 GB
RAM Type	RAM Type
LPDDR4	LPDDR4X
RAM Channels	RAM Channels
Double channel	Double Channel
RAM Frequency	RAM Frequency
1866 MHz	1866 MHz
Xperia 8 Storage	Redmi Note 8 Storage
64 GB	64 GB
	128 GB
	UFS 2.1
Xperia 8 Memory Cards	Redmi Note 8 Memory Cards
microSD	microSD
microSDHC	microSDHC
microSDXC	microSDXC
Xperia 8 Display	Redmi Note 8 Display
Type / Technology	Type / Technology
LCD	IPS
Diagonal Size	Diagonal Size
6 in	6.3 in
152.4 mm	160.02 mm
15.24 cm	16 cm
Width	Width
2.36 in	2.64 in
60.03 mm	67.06 mm
6 cm	6.71 cm
Height	Height
5.51 in	5.72 in
140.08 mm	145.29 mm
14.01 cm	14.53 cm
Aspect Ratio	Aspect Ratio
2:333:1	2.167:1
Resolution	Resolution
1080 x 2520  pixels	1080 x 2340  pixels
Pixel Density	Pixel Density
457 ppi	409 ppi
179 ppcm	160 ppcm
Color Depth	Color Depth
24 bits	24 bits
16777216 colors	16777216 colors
Display Area	Display Area
77.38 %	82 %
Other Features	Other Features
Capacitive	Capacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant	Scratch resistant
Corning Gorilla Glass 6	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
	2.5D curved glass screen
Xperia 8 Sensors	Redmi Note 8 Sensors
Proximity	Proximity
Light	Light
Accelerometer	Accelerometer
Compass
Fingerprint	Fingerprint
Fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button
Side Sense touch sensors
Xperia 8 Primary Camera	Redmi Note 8 Primary Camera
Sensor Model	Sensor Model
Sony	Samsung S5KGW2
Sensor type	Sensor type
CMOS BSI	ISOCELL
Aperture	Aperture
f/1.8	f/1.79
Flash Type	Flash Type
LED	LED
Image Resolution	Image Resolution
4000 x 3000 pixels	8000 x 6000 Pixels
12 MP	48 MP
Video resolution	Video resolution
3264 x 2160   pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
7.05 MP	2.07 MP
Video FPS	Video FPS
30 fps	60 fps
Features	Features
Autofocus	Autofocus
Continuous shooting	Continuous shooting
Digital zoom	Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization	Digital image stabilization
Geotagging	Geotagging
Panorama	Panorama
HDR	HDR
Touch focus	Touch focus
Face detection	Face detection
White balance setting	White balance setting
ISO setting	ISO setting
Exposure compensation	Exposure compensation
Self-timer	Self-timer
Scene mode	Scene mode
	Macro
	Sensor size – 1/2.25 inch
	Pixel size- 1.6 um (4-in-1 pixel binning)
	Super Phase detection
2x optical zoom	6-element lens
6-element lens	Sensor type- ISOCELL Plus
Secondary rear camera- 8 MP	Secondary rear camera- 8 MP (ultra-wide-angle)
	Aperture- f/2.2 (#2)
	Sensor size – 1/4 inch (#2)
	Pixel size- 1.12 um (#2)
	Angle of view- 120 degree (#2)
	Focal length (35 mm equivalent)- 13 mm
	Third rear camera- 2 MP (macro)
	Aperture- f/2.4 (#2)
	Sensor size – 1/5 inch (#2)
	Pixel size- 1.75 um (#2)
	Fourth rear camera- 2 MP (depth sensor)
	Aperture- f/2.4 (#2)
	Sensor size – 1/5 inch (#2)
	Pixel size- 1.75 um (#2)
Xperia 8 Front Camera	Redmi Note 8 Front Camera
Sensor Model	Sensor Model
Sony Exmor R	OmniVision OV13855
Sensor Type	Sensor Type
CMOS	PureCel
Aperture	Aperture
f/2	f/2
Image Resolution	Image Resolution
3264 x 2448  pixels	4224 x 3136 pixels
7.99 MP	13.25 MP
Video Resolution	Video Resolution
2520 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
2.72 MP	2.07 MP
Video FPS	Video FPS
30 fps	30 fps
Features	Features
Pixel size- 1.12 µm
Sensor size- 1/4"	Face unlock
Wide-angle lens- 84 degree
Xperia 8 Audio	Redmi Note 8 Audio
Loudspeaker	Loudspeaker
Earpiece	Earpiece
192 kHz / 24-bit	Smart PA
	Stereo speakers
Hi-Res Audio	Stereo speakers model- 1217S:S
Hi-Res Wireless Audio
LDAC
Active noise cancellation with dual microphones
Xperia 8 Radio	Redmi Note 8 Radio
Yes	Yes
Xperia 8 Tracking /  Positioning	Redmi Note 8 Tracking /  Positioning
GPS	GPS
A-GPS	A-GPS
GLONASS	GLONASS
	BeiDou
Xperia 8 Wi-Fi	Redmi Note 8 Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)	802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)	802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)	802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)	802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
802.11n 5GHz	802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)	802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)
Dual band	Dual band
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi-Direct
Wi-Fi Display	Wi-Fi Display
Xperia 8 Bluetooth	Redmi Note 8 Bluetooth
Version	Version
5.0	5.0
Features	Features
A2DP	A2DP
AVRCP	EDR
DIP
GAP
HDP
HID	HID
HSP
LE	LE
MAP
OPP
PAN
PNAP/PAB
GAVDP
SPP
Xperia 8 USB	Redmi Note 8 USB
Connector Type	Connector Type
USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Version	Version
2.0	2.0
Features	Features
Charging	Charging
Mass Storage	Mass Storage
Host
On-The-Go	On-The-Go
Xperia 8 Headphone Jack	Redmi Note 8 Headphone Jack
Yes	Yes
Xperia 8 Connectivity	Redmi Note 8 Connectivity
Computer sync	Computer sync
OTA sync	OTA sync
Tethering	Tethering
NFC
	VoLTE
DLNA	Infrared
Xperia 8 Browser	Redmi Note 8 Browser
HTML	HTML
HTML5	HTML5
CSS 3	CSS 3
Xperia 8 Audio File Formats /  Codecs	Redmi Note 8 Audio File Formats /  Codecs
AAC	AAC
AAC+ / aaPlus / HE-AAC v1	AAC+ / aaPlus / HE-AAC v1
AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR	AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR
AMR-WB	AMR-WB
aptX / apt-X
aptX HD / apt-X HD / HE-AAC v2
eAAC+ / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2	eAAC+ / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2
FLAC	FLAC
M4A
MIDI	MIDI
MP3	MP3
OGG	OGG
WMA	WMA
WAV	WAV
LDAC	LDAC
Xperia 8 Video File Formats /  Codecs	Redmi Note 8 Video File Formats /  Codecs
3GPP	3GPP
AVI	AVI
DivX	DivX
Flash Video
H.263	H.263
H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC Video	H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video
H.265 / MPEG-4 Part 2 / HEVC	H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC
MKV	MKV
MP4	MP4
Quick Time	VC-1
VP8
VP9
WebM
WMV
Xvid	Xvid
Xperia 8 Battery	Redmi Note 8 Battery
Capacity	Capacity
2760 mAh	4000 mAh
Type	Type
Li-Polymer	Li-Ion
Features	Features
Non-removable	Non-removable
Fast charging	Fast charging
Charge Output Power	Charger Output Power
9 V / 2 A	9 V / 2 A
Quick Charge Technology	Quick Charge Technology
	Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0
Xperia 8 Launch	Redmi Note 8 Launch
Announced	Announced
2019, October	2019, August
Status	Status
Release Oct. 2019	Release September 2019
Xperia 8 Price	Price
4 GB + 64 GB = 505 $	4 GB + 64 GB = 140 $
	6 GB + 64 GB = 168 $
	6 GB + 128 GB = 196 $
Xperia 8 Design	Redmi Note 8 Design
Colors	Colors
Black	Meteorite Black
Blue	Dream Blue
White	White
Orange
Certifications	Certification
IP65	IP52
IP68
Width	Width
69 mm	75.3 mm
6.9 cm	7.53 cm
0.23 ft	0.25 ft
2.72 in	2.96 in
Height	Height
158 mm	158.3 mm
15.8 cm	15.83 cm
0.52 ft	0.52 ft
6.22 in	6.23 in
Thickness	Thickness
8.1 mm	8.35 mm
0.81 cm	0.84 cm
0.03 ft	0.03 ft
0.32 in	0.33 in
Weight	Weight
170 g	190 g
0.37 Ibs	0.42 lbs
6 oz	6.7 oz
Volume	Volume
88.31 cm3	99.53 cm3
5.36 in3	6.04 in3
Body Materials	Body Materials
Aluminium alloy	Alumunium alloy
Glass	Plastic
Xperia 8 SIM Card	Redmi Note 8 SIM Card
SIM Card Type	SIM Card Type
Nano-SIM (4FF-fourth form factor, since 2012,   12.30 x 8.80 x 0.67 mm)	Nano-SIM (4FF-fourth form factor, since 2012, 12.30 x 8.80 x 0.67 mm)
	Nano-SIM / microSD
Number of SIM Cards	Number of SIM Cards
1	2
Features	Features
Dual SIM optional	Dual SIM stand-by
Xperia 8 Mobile Network Technology and Bandwidth	Redmi Note 8 Mobile Network Technology and Bandwidth
UMTS (384 kbit/s)	UMTS (384 kbit/s)
EDGE	EDGE
GPRS	GPRS
HSPA+	HSPA+
LTE Cat 12 (102.0 Mbit/s, 603 Mbit/s)	LTE Cat 12 (102.0 Mbit/s, 603.0 Mbit/s)
	EV-DO Rev. A (1.8 Mbit/s, 3.1 Mbit/s)
	TD-SCDMA
	TD-HSDPA
Xperia 8 Networks	Redmi Note 8 Networks
GSM	GSM
GSM 850 MHz (B5)	GSM 850 MHz (B5)
GSM 900 MHz (B8)	GSM 900 MHz (B8)
GSM 1800 MHz (B3)	GSM 1800 MHz (B3)
GSM 1900 MHz (B2)	GSM 1900 MHz (B2)
	CDMA
	CDMA 800 MHz (BC0)
UMTS	W-CDMA
UMTS 850 MHz (B5)	W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)
UMTS 900 MHz (B8)	W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
UMTS 1700 MHz (B4)
UMTS 1900 MHz (B2)	W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2)
UMTS 2100 MHz (B1)	W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)
	TD-SCDMA
	TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz
	TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz
LTE	LTE
LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B13)	LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5)
LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B17)
LTE-FDD 800 MHz (B20)
LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5)
LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8)	LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8)
LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4)
LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3)	LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3)
LTE-FDD 1900 MHz (B2)
LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1)	LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1)
	LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7)
LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39)	LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39)
	LTE-TDD 2000 MHz (B34)
LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40)	LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40)
LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41)	LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41)
LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)	LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)