Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 500 |
| PPI | 409 | 409 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 81.4 | 81.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 660 | Helio G85 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 12 | MIUI 12.5 |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, (gyro-EIS) | 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 4 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 159.2 | 158.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 186 | 190 |
| Width (mm) | 75.2 | 75.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, May. Released 2019, May | 2021, May 25 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2021, May 27 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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