Xiaomi just launched a new variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro which differs from the others for its memory configuration. The handset finally comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, that is a very important configuration for a device known for being an “affordable gaming phone”. But is this new memory configuration enough to make the smartphone more interesting than the latest mid-rangers from the other brands? If you want, we can find it out together by comparing it with the Honor 9X Pro and the newly-announced Vivo S1 Pro sold at similar prices.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Huawei Honor 9X Pro vs Vivo S1 Pro
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | Huawei Honor 9X Pro | Vivo S1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, 199 grams | 163.1 x 77.2 x 8.8 mm, 206 grams | 159.3 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm, 186.7 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 391 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD | 6.38 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 404 ppi, Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | MediaTek Helio G90T, octa-core | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 810, octa-core 2.27 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 9 Pie, EMUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4500 mAh, fast charging 18W | 4000 mAh, fast charging 10W | 4500 mAh, fast charging 18W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot |
Design
If we consider the aesthetics, the Redmi Note 8 Pro does not shine for its originality. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, a classic waterdrop display and nothing you can’t already find on a lot of midrange devices. A very interesting device when it comes to the design is the Honor 9X Pro, which comes with a notch-less display thanks to a motorized pop-up selfie camera. The fingerprint reader is side-mounted, so the rear side is clean and minimal, besides being very suggestive. Even the Vivo S1 Pro is very original with its diamond-shaped camera module on the back, and it even sports an in-display fingerprint reader.
Display
In this trio, Vivo S1 Pro is the only smartphone to boast a Super AMOLED display. Super AMOLED panels are the trending ones because they offer more brilliant colors alongside deeper blacks. But this does not mean that Redmi Note 8 Pro and Honor 9X Pro (equipped with IPS panels) are disappointing. The former comes with very high brightness and even the support to HDR technology, so it still offers a pretty nice image quality. Even the Honor 9X Pro is cool with its LTPS technology, but I would personally prefer the Super AMOLED colors of the Vivo S1 Pro and its in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
As said above, Redmi Note 8 Pro is considered an affordable gaming phone. People call it so because it boasts a very powerful chipset with high CPU and GPU performance: the Helio G90T by Mediatek. It is not at the same level as flagship chipsets such as the Snapdragon 855, but it still delivers very high speed and smoothness. So it takes the first place. Right after, there is Kirin 810 built at 7 nm, with high performance and very low energy consumption. Despite it is a Qualcomm chipset and Qualcomm chipsets are the most trending ones, the Snapdragon 665 is actually inferior to both Helio G90T and Kirin 810 when it comes to performance.
Camera
In each case, we are talking about midrange-class camera phones. All come with multiple cameras on the back, but the most convincing one is the Redmi Note 8 Pro with its 64 MP quad camera. However, Vivo S1 Pro is better at taking selfies with its 32 MP front snapper. Honor 9X Pro is the only which lacks a dedicated macro camera and comes with a triple rear camera.
Battery
Vivo S1 Pro and Redmi Note 8 Pro have a bigger 4500 mAh battery. Unfortunately, we still had no chance to test the battery life of the Vivo S1 Pro, but given the AMOLED display and a more efficient chipset than Redmi Note 8 Pro, it might surprise you.
Price
In the Chinese market, Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from about €180/$200, Vivo S1 Pro costs about €290/$320, and Honor 9X Pro starts from €271/$300. Overall, considering the actual price and specifications, I define the Redmi Note 8 Pro a smartphone with a higher value for money thanks to its great cameras, amazing hardware and very affordable price.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Huawei Honor 9X Pro vs Vivo S1 Pro: PROs and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
PROs
- Great processor
- UFS 2.1 storage
- Nice cameras
- Good battery life
CONS
- Nothing particular
Huawei Honor 9X Pro
PROs
- Good performance
- Nice design
- Pop-up camera
CONS
- Nothing particular
Vivo S1 Pro
PROs
- AMOLED display
- Original design
- Big battery
- Great front camera
CONS
- Inferior chipset
