Smartphone OEM’s are flooding the markets all across with new products. While 5G phones are the latest hype, the market for 4G phones isn’t fading away soon. Specifically in India, the budget segment is still getting refreshed with new budget phones. Micromax, the homegrown smartphone brand is also getting consistent with product launches in India. The Micromax IN Note 2 comes as the latest offering by the Indian brand with some modern features such as Helio G95 SoC and an AMOLED FHD+ display.
The latest affordable 4G phone has been introduced as a rival to some of the popular phones from last year. The Realme 8 is one of such models with which the Micromax IN Note 2 competes head on. The processor and display specifications are almost identical on both models. But they both compete on different aspects such as pricing and camera. This article is a quick comparison between both budget 4G phones in India. Which one makes for the best buy? Let’s find out:
Micromax IN Note 2 Vs Realme 8: Display Comparison
Both Micromax IN Note 2 and the Realme 8 are equipped with an FHD+ display. However, the Micromax IN Note 2 comes with an AMOLED panel measuring 6.40-inches, while the Realme 8 sports a 6.40-inch LCD panel with the same 1080p FHD+ resolution. The aspect ratio offered by both panels is 20:9. A punch-hole cutout is also present on both models to store the selfie snapper. The display on both handsets is good. You will get a clear output with HD video playback via the OTT platform on both phones.
Micromax IN Note 2 Vs Realme 8: Processor, Software Differences
Both Micromax IN Note 2 and the Realme 8 are equipped with the Helio G95 processor. The latter debuted as the first handset in the world to feature MediaTek’s latest mid-range 4G chipset. The octa-core MediaTek processor is game-centric so you can expect a lag-free user experience with graphic-intensive games. Both units are capable to handle general tasks effortlessly as well. The RAM and storage configuration is where the Realme 8 takes the lead. The Micromax variant comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, while the Realme model offers up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The expandable microSD card support is present on both models. The Android version on both phones are also same. They both ship with Android 11 OS. However, the Realme 8 comes with a custom Realme UI skin, while the Micromax IN Note 2 has stock Android UI.
Micromax IN Note 2 Vs Realme 8: Camera Specs Comparison
Both Micromax and Realme have used a quad-lens rear camera setup on the IN Note 2 and Realme 8 respectively. The former comes with a 48MP main camera that has an f/1.79 aperture and a 5MP ultrawide sensor. It also features a pair of 2MP sensors for depth effects and portrait shots. On the other hand, the Realme 8 sports a bigger 64MP main camera which is combined with an 8MP wide-angle sensor and a pair of 2MP sensors. Again, the Realme 8 is a winner with a slightly upgraded camera hardware.
