Redmi Note 8 vs AI+ Nova 5G

Redmi Note 8 Front and Back
Redmi Note 8

₹9,999

AI+ Nova 5G front and back Purple

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AI+ Nova 5G

₹8,499

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Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 665Unisoc T8200
Display6.3", IPS LCD, 60 Hz6.745", LCD, 90 Hz
Camera48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP/13MP50MP+0.08MP/5MP
Battery4000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM3 GB6 GB
Storage32 GB128 GB

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General

ColorsSpace Black, Neptune Blue, Moonlight WhitePink, Blue, Black, Green, Purple
LaunchOctober 16, 2019July 09, 2025
AvailabilityOctober 21, 2019July 22, 2025
Launch Price₹9,999₹8,499

Display

TypeIPS LCDLCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz90 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.3 inches6.745 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch403 ppi265 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+HD+
Peak Brightness450 nits450 nits

Body

Weight188 grams192 grams
FrontGorilla Glass 5-
BackGlassPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityGorilla Glass 5
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
SpeakerMono SpeakerLoudspeaker
IP ratingIP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)

Processor

Chipset BrandQualcommUnisoc
Chipset NameSnapdragon 665T8200
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 610Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRedmi MIUINxtQuantum OS
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)1 year(s)

Main Camera

Camera Resolution48 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP0.08 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideAuxiliary
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
FeaturesHDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait ModeHDR, LED-Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode
StabilizationEISEIS
Videogyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Front Camera Resolution13 MP5 MP
Front Camera TypeWideSingle
FeaturesFace Unlock, HDR, PanoramaFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed18 W10 W

Memory

Storage32 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
RAM3 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, LTE, WCDMA5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth4.25
PositioningA-GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GPSAGPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
RadioFM RadioFM Radio, Recording
NFC-

Features

Fingerprint ScannerRear MountedSide Mounted
AI FeaturesAI Camera
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor