How Different is the New Phone?, How different are Redmi 8 and Redmi 7 from each other?
Redmi 8 vs Redmi 7: Price in India, color variants
redmi 8 The price starts from Rs 7,999. This price is for 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage variant. The 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage variant of the phone will be sold for Rs 8,999. For your information, let us tell you that under the launch offers, the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant of the smartphone will be sold for Rs 7,999 to the first 50 lakh buyers of the phone. The phone will be available in Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue and Emerald Green colors.
redmi 7 The 2GB RAM + 16GB storage variant was launched for Rs 7,999. At the same time, the price of its 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage variant is Rs 8,999. Now the base variant of Redmi 7 can be purchased for Rs 6,999 and the 3 GB RAM variant can be purchased for Rs 8,499. Three color variants of Redmi 7 have been launched.
Redmi 8 vs Redmi 7: Specifications
First of all the difference between Redmi 8 and Redmi 7. Redmi 8 has a 6.22 inch HD + dot notch display. Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor has been used in it. Redmi 7 has a 6.26-inch HD+ display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor. On the other hand, 3 GB RAM and 4 GB RAM variants of Redmi 8 were launched, while on the other hand, 2 GB RAM and 3 GB RAM variants of Redmi 7 were launched. Talking about internal storage, 32 GB and 64 GB storage variants of Redmi 8 were launched in the Indian market while 16 GB and 32 GB storage variants of Redmi 7 were launched in the Indian market.
Talking about camera setup, both Redmi 8 and Redmi 7 handsets have dual camera setup at the back but there is some difference between the two. The primary camera in Redmi 8 is 12 megapixels. It is a Sony IMX363 sensor and has an F/1.8 lens. Redmi 7 has a 12-megapixel primary sensor, its aperture is F/2.2. The 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor is the same in both the phones. An 8-megapixel selfie camera is provided on the front panel of both the handsets, its aperture is F/2.0.
Talking about other specifications, Xiaomi Redmi 8 has a 5,000 mAh battery. It supports 18 watt fast charging. To bring life to Redmi 7, a 4,000 mAh battery has been provided and it comes with 10 watt fast charging support. Redmi 7 has a Micro-USB port, while Redmi 8 has a USB Type-C port.
Talking about the similarities between the two phones, both Redmi 8 and Redmi 7 run MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. Apart from this, both the phones include dual-SIM connectivity, microSD card slot, Wi-Fi B/G/N support, Bluetooth version 4.2, GPS, rear fingerprint sensor, 3.5 mm audio jack and IR blaster.
redmi 8 versus Xiaomi Redmi 7
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display | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 6.22 | 6.26 |
resolution | 720×1520 pixels | 720×1520 pixels |
Protection Type | gorilla Glass | gorilla Glass |
aspect ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
pixels per inch (ppi) | , | 269 |
Hardware | ||
processor | 2 GHz octa-core | 1.8 GHz octa-core |
processor model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 |
RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
internal storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
Expandable Storage Type | microSD | microSD |
Expandable Storage Capacity (GB) | 512 | 512 |
separate microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
camera | ||
rear camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.8) + 2-megapixel | 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.29-micron) + 2-megapixel |
rear autofocus | Yes | phase detection autofocus |
rear flash | Yes | dual led |
front camera | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel (f/2.0) |
front autofocus | No | , |
front flash | No | , |
software | ||
operating system | Android | Android |
Skin | MIUI 10 | MIUI 10 |
connectivity | ||
Wi-Fi standard support | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
usb type c | Yes | , |
number of sim | 2 | 2 |
Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes | Yes |
infrared direct | , | Yes |
micro USB | , | Yes |
sim 1 | ||
sim type | nano sim | nano sim |
4G/LTE | Yes | Yes |
sims 2 | ||
sim type | nano sim | nano sim |
4G/LTE | Yes | Yes |
sensor | ||
face unlock | Yes | Yes |
fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes |
compass/magnetometer | Yes | , |
proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |