Compare: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB) vs realme 6i (4GB RAM)

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB) is a slightly better phone, but the realme 6i (4GB RAM) is significantly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? Depends on how much your want to spend!

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	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB)	realme 6i (4GB RAM)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	42.1	41.9
Value for Money Score	75.1	85.2
Price	₹ 15,999 onwards	₹ 12,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Oct, 2019	Jul, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.53 inches	6.5 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 395 pixels per inch)	1080x2400 pixels (~ 405 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	90 HzHigh
Display Features	2.5D Curved Glass	90Hz Refresh Rate, 120Hz touch-sensing
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2 GHz	2.05 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	MediaTek Helio G90TRanked #22 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	MediaTek Helio G90TRanked #22 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Mali-G76 MP10	Mali-G76 MC4
RAM	6 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	64MP: 1/1.72" Sensor Size; Samsung GW1 sensor; 0.8um Pixel Size; F/1.8 Aperture; EIS, 8MP: 120° Ultra-wide Angle lens; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: 2cm Macro; 1.75um Pixel Size; F/2.4 Aperture, Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart Ultra-wide Angle mode, AI Beautify, Burst mode, Tilt-shift, Level display, Custom watermark, Pro mode, AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode	48MP: f/1.8 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/2.0" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 8MP: f/2.3 aperture; 13mm Focal Length; Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: f/2.4 aperture; 22mm Focal Length; Macro Lens; 1/5.0" Sensor Size; 1.75um Pixel Size, 2MP: B/W Sensor; f/2.4 aperture; Depth Sensor, Video: [email protected]/60/120fps, EIS, Super NightScape, Panoramic view, Expert mode, Time-lapse, Portrait mode, HDR, Ultra wide mode, Ultra macro mode, AI scene recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Bokeh Effect Control
Secondary Camera	20MP	16MP
Secondary Camera Features	0.9um Pixel Size, F/2.0 Aperture, Panorama selfie, Palm shutter, AI Silhouette detection, Wide-angle distortion correction, HDR, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Full screen camera frame, AI Beautify, AI Portrait mode, AI Scene detection, AI Studio lighting	f/2.1 aperture, 26mm Focal Length, 1/3.1" Sensor Size, 1.0um Pixel Size, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse, Panoramic view, AI Beauty, HDR, Face-Recognition, Filter, Bokeh Effect Control
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.81 mmMedium	9.6 mmThick
Weight	200 gmHeavy	191 gmHeavy
Width	76.4 mmOk for one-handed use	74.8 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating)	Yes, Splash Resistant
Battery Capacity	4500 mAh	4300 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 18W Quick Charge 4+	Yes, 30W Flash Charge
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 20.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	UFS 2.1 Flash storage; Alexa; Noise Filtration	UFS 2.1 Storage; Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Very good build quality and premium glass sandwich design, similar to its predecessor, the Redmi Note 7 Pro Uses Gorilla Glass 5, front and back Good quality, bright 6.53 inch IPS panel, with very good sunlight legibility Supports HDR - a rare find in this price range MIUI is one of the more refined and smooth Android skins around, and has a number of add-on features and a lot of customizability Excellent, best-in-class performance with the powerful Helio G90T on board - that performs around the same level as last year's flagship Snapdragon 845 - the Redmi Note 8 Pro sails through anything you throw at it - this is essentially a top-end gaming phone on the cheap - and it has a significant edge in benchmarks over it's main competitor, the Realme XT, that packs the Snapdragon 712 The Note 8 Pro once again delivers some superlative camera performance for the price bracket (as the Note Pro series has done for a few years now) - especially from the main 64MP camera The quad camera setup on the rear includes a 64MP primary camera + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP depth sensor + 2MP macro lens The main 64MP sensor is versatile and delivers excellent images at day and night It is also capable of some surprisingly good 2x (digital) zoom photos eliminating the need of a cheap telephoto lens The 20MP selfie camera is also pretty good Great video recording quality overall Overall, this is now the best camera phone under INR 20k, with a slight edge over the other great camera phone of this price bracket, the Realme XT, with clearer low-light photos, and slightly sharper images Excellent headphone audio Outstanding, class-leading battery life, with a 4500mAH cell and a super-efficient chipset - you will comfortably get 2 days of use and more Supports USB PD 18W fast charging, that can charge the phone from 0 to 40% in about 30 minutes - and for a change (for the Redmi Note Pro series), now also includes a compatible fast charger in box As usual, the new leader of Xiaomi's Redmi Note series is a fantastic bang-for-the-buck phone and will compete strongly with the Realme XT - choosing between the 2 will be down to your preference - the Note 8 Pro will deliver slightly faster performance, longer battery life, and slightly better camera - on the other hand, the Realme XT will deliver a better (OLED) display, under-display fingerprint reader, and faster 20W VOOC charging - you won't go wrong with either really	Pristine design - the Realme 6i has a gradient finish with multiple streaks running down the back, converging at the bottom centre - it shines when light hits it, giving the phone a premium look Trendy, modern hole-punch design at the front, which isn't very common at this price point The Realme 6i has a rounded, curvy back that makes it ergonomic to hold The side-mounted fingerprint scanner is quick and accurate Face unlock is super quick and combined with raise-to-wake feature, makes for a seamless unlocking experience Good, large 6.5 inches full-HD+ IPS display with thin bezels and new punch-hole camera - the colours and peak brightness of the screen are good The display has a 90Hz refresh rate which helps the smartphone deliver a smooth experience - games that support 90Hz displays, like Alto's Odyssey, are particularly enjoyable to play Software is one area where Realme has taken a big leap, the Realme UI is easy to use - it is also packed with features such as Digital Wellbeing, Focus Mode, Dark Mode, and Riding Mode among others - there are some exciting and useful features like Realme Dual-Mode Audio, which allows you to connect a Bluetooth and a wired headset at the same time to listen to music on the smartphone Super snappy performance with the powerful MediaTek Helio G90T - the day to day tasks are a breeze on this phone, applications open quickly, RAM management is quite good, and multitasking is also handled well - the phone breezes through medium and high-level graphic-intensive games like PUBG, which runs smoothly Good quad-camera setup at the back consisting of a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP Ultra-wide angle camera, a 2MP monochrome camera, and a 2MP macro camera The primary camera is the same as on the Narzo 10 and produces identical shots - in daylight it turns out detailed images with good colour reproduction The wide-angle camera is decent and offer a wide field of view which comes handy in tight places and capturing more area - warping on the edges is taken care of decently through software (though, the quality isn't as good as the primary sensor) In low light, the camera takes good-looking shots - the Night Mode does a much better job in low light by stitching together multiple frames delivering a brighter overall result, shots taken with Night Mode have significantly better details (however, the quality dips slightly in low-light) Selfies shot with the Realme 6i have good detail, and beautification is enabled by default, photos are good enough to be shared on social media - you can take portrait shots, panoramas and even time-lapse videos with the front camera The new black and white monochrome lens helps take great monochrome portraits - this lens helps the main sensor grab a wider spectrum of greys, hence adding more richness and texture to portrait shots Battery life on the Realme 6i is quite good with the 4300 mAh cell, manages to go on for over a day and a half before needing to be plugged in The 30W fast charging is unheard of at this price and that too with bundled charger in the box - the phone gets to 65 per cent in 30 minutes and took a little over an hour to charge completely The Realme 6i is a power-packed phone that's one of the most exciting offerings in its price segment - with exciting features like a 90Hz display and 30W fast charging, it is one of the best smartphones money can buy in this price segment - the Helio G90T is a great performer, the quad-camera setup offers versatility, and Realme's UI is quite good too
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The camera bump on the rear is on the big side Hefty for the screen size, at 200g It's slippery like glass backs tend to be, so using a case is recommended It's not as clean and minimalistic as stock Android though - in the default setup you will get both plenty of bloatware, and ads in the UI The macro and ultra-wide cameras are uninspiring - for high quality photos you will want to stick to the main camera Video recording in 1080p could have been a bit better Weak-ish mono speaker - while okay, it isn’t very loud or crisp	A bit thick at 9.6mm The rear panel isn't glass, and could pick up minor scuffs and scratches (though, it's more durable and light-weight) There are still several pre-loaded apps however - though most of these can thankfully be uninstalled The macro lens doesn't excel at what it is supposed to do, the detailing of the images is low because of the meagre 2MP resolution (though, it help take closer shots of smaller subjects)
Expert Reviews	For yet another year in a row, the Redmi Note Pro lineup brings a phone which is super easy to recommend...It's true "bang for the buck" in-depth Read Review » As a whole package, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is a suitable successor to the very successful Redmi Note 7 Pro....Xiaomi has sweetened the deal by pricing it aggressively and undercutting the Realme XT in-depth Read Review » Value for money in-depth Read Review » Redmi Note 8 Pro raises the bar once again, for phones in this price bracket in-depth Read Review » There's nothing super revolutionary here, but for the price you pay, the package is pretty solid across the board in-depth Read Review » Excellent camera and daily performance...For anyone looking to get a phone in this price bracket, Redmi Note 8 Pro should certainly be in your list of options to consider in-depth Read Review » It is impossible to find a reason to not recommend the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro to anyone buying a new phone in the Rs 15,000 price range in-depth Read Review » You get great value, but the downside is the software in-depth Read Review » In this price range, there are few that can match what Redmi is offering in-depth Read Review » Maintains the title of the budget smartphone king in-depth Read Review » As a package, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is an excellent smartphone in-depth Read Review » The Redmi Note 8 Pro is an excellent choice in its segment for shutter bugs, multimedia enthusiasts and casual gamers in-depth Read Review » A good all-round phone with something for everyone in-depth Read Review » A great deal in-depth Read Review » Just as you'd expect, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is an all-round performer in-depth Read Review » Redmi Note 8 Pro continues the Note tradition of being the best in its price segment in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	The Realme 6i is an interesting new choice for anyone looking for good hardware and features on a tight budget in-depth Read Review » What the realme 6 should have been in-depth Read Review » An affordable, performance-oriented mid-range device done right in-depth Read Review » Realme 6i is more or less Realme 6, but with a much sweeter price tag in-depth Read Review » If high-end gaming is your bread-and-butter expectation, go for the Realme 6i in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
User Reviews	4.4 6,464+ reviews »	4.5 5,144+ reviews »
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