Xiaomi’s Redmi and Realme Mobiles currently make some of the best mid-range smartphones in the Indian market. The products of these companies are always priced similarly and they are each other’s arch-rival. These things make the prospective customers scratch their head and they think about whether they should buy a Realme smartphone or go with Xiaomi’s Redmi. Now, in this article, we have for you one such comparison in which we will be comparing the three latest mid-range smartphones. So, here we have a specification-based comparison of the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Realme 8 vs Redmi Note 10 Pro.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Realme 8 vs Redmi Note 10 Pro – Spec Comparison
Variants and Price List
| Make and Model | Storage Options | Price in India |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | 6 GB + 64 GB 6 GB + 128 GB | Rs. 14,999 Rs. 16,999 |
| Realme 8 | 4 GB + 128 GB 6 GB + 128 GB 8 GB + 128 GB | Rs. 14,499 Rs. 15,499 Rs. 16,499 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro | 6 GB + 64 GB 6 GB + 128 GB 8 GB + 128 GB | Rs. 15,999 Rs. 16,999 Rs. 18,999 |
The price of the newly launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S starts at Rs. 14,999. The Realme 8’s price was recently slashed in India and it now starts at Rs. 14,449 while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is priced from Rs. 15,999. The exact variant-wise prices of these smartphones are in the above-mentioned table.
Display Specifications
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Realme 8 | Redmi Note 10 Pro |
| Screen Size | 6.43-inch | 6.4-inch | 6.67-inch |
| Display Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 409 PPI | 411 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Max. Brightness | 1100 nits | 1000 nits | 1200 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Not Declared | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
The new Redmi Note 10S gets a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, Realme 8 gets a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED panel and the Redmi Note 10 Pro too gets a Super AMOLED display that measures 6.67-inch in size. The Redmi Note 10S and the Realme 8 have a 60 Hz refresh rate while the Redmi Note 10 Pro features a 120 Hz refresh rate system. All these panels are FHD+ unit and their display resolution stands at 1080 x 2400 pixels.
Performance Specifications
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Realme 8 | Redmi Note 10 Pro |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
| Fabrication | 12 nm | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 | Mali-G76 MC4 | Adreno 618 |
The new Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S and the Realme 8 are powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. It is a very good processor for mid-range smartphones and the chipset performs exceptionally well in the gaming department too. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, on the other hand, gets a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC. The Redmi Note 10S and Realme 8 features Mali-G76 MC4 GPU and the Redmi Note 10 Pro sports an Adreno 618 GPU. In day to day usage, these processors are evenly matched, so nothing to worry about.
Dimensions
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Realme 8 | Redmi Note 10 Pro |
| Height | 160.4 mm | 160.6 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Width | 74.5 mm | 73.9 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 178.8 grams | 177 grams | 192 grams |
| Splashproof | IP 53 certified | Not Available | IP 53 certified |
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Camera Specifications
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Realme 8 | Redmi Note 10 Pro |
| Rear Camera Set-up | Quad Camera | Quad Camera | Quad Camera |
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP | 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera Set-up | Single Camera | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 16 MP | 16 MP |
Now, if we talk about optics, so all these three smartphones get a quad-camera set-up at the rear. The new Redmi Note 10S as well as the Realme 8 get the 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP sensors at the rear while the Redmi Note 10 Pro features 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP shooters. At the front, the Realme 8 and the Redmi Note 10 Pro gets a 16 MP camera for selfies while the Redmi Note 10S features a 13 MP shooter.
Battery and General Info
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Realme 8 | Redmi Note 10 Pro |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh | 5000mAh | 5020mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charger | Yes, 33W | Yes, 30W | Yes, 33W |
| Android Version | Android v11 with MIUI | Android v11 with Realme UI | Android v11 with MIUI |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, side-mounted | Yes, in-display | Yes, side-mounted |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, etc. | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, etc. | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, etc. |
Now, if we talk about battery and other general specs, so all these smartphones get a massive 5000mAh battery which is more than enough to last a day in most cases. Also, the Redmi brothers get a 33W fast charger bundled inside the box while the Realme 8 too gets a 30W fast charging support. Also, the Redmi Note 10 series phones in this comparo get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor while the Realme 8 features an in-display fingerprint sensor. All three of them run on their own custom UI on top of Android v11.
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So, this was our detailed specification-based comparison of the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Realme 8 vs Redmi Note 10 Pro. Now, among these three smartphones if you have to purchase one, which one will be your personal pick? Do feel free to share with all of us in the comments section below. You can also join our GizNext Tech Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the tech geeks.
