Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro specs: 64MP camera, Helio G90T, and 18W charging

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 series is now official, and there's a lot to like. Both phones have quad cameras at the back, fresh new designs, and offer great value for what they cost. The Redmi Note 8 Pro in particular stands out due to its 64MP camera — a first for the manufacturer — and the Helio G90T platform. The Redmi Note 8, meanwhile, is powered by the Snapdragon 665 and has a 48MP shooter at the back.

There are a few standout features: the Note 8 Pro has IP52 rating for protection against rain and sweat, and 18W fast charging is standard on both devices. Here's a look at all the hardware powering Xiaomi's latest phones:

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CategoryRedmi Note 8Redmi Note 8 Pro
Operating systemAndroid 9.0 PieMIUI 10Android 9.0 PieMIUI 10
Display6.3-inch IPS LCD2340x1080 (19.5:9)Gorilla Glass 56.53-inch IPS LCD2340x1080 (19.5:9)Gorilla Glass 5
ChipsetSnapdragon 6654 x 2.0GHz Kryo 2604 x 1.8GHz Kryo 260Adreno 61011nmHelio G90T2 x 2.27GHz Cortex A766 x 1.7GHz Cortex A55Mali G7612nm
RAM4GB/6GB6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
MicroSD slotYesYes
Rear camera 148MP, f/1.8,0.8umDual Pixel PDAF64MP, f/1.8, 0.8umDual Pixel PDAF
Rear camera 28MP, f/2.2, 1.12umWide-angle8MP, f/2.2, 1.12umWide-angle
Rear camera 32MP, f/2.4, 1.75umMacro lens2MP, f/2.4, 1.75umMacro lens
Rear camera 42MP, f/2.4, 1.75umPortrait lens2MP, f/2.4, 1.75umPortrait lens
Front camera 113MP, f/2.2HDR20MP, f/2.2HDR
ConnectivityWi-Fi ac 2x2 MIMOBluetooth 5.0AptX HD, LDAC, A-GPSWi-Fi ac 2x2 MIMO, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0AptX HD, LDAC, A-GPS
Audio3.5mm jackSingle speaker3.5mm jackSingle speaker
Battery4000mAhNon-removable4500mAhNon-removable
ChargingUSB-C 2.018WUSB-C 2.018W
Water resistanceNoIP52
SecurityRear fingerprintRear fingerprint
Dimensions161.3 x 76.4 x 8.4mm190g161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8mm199g
ColorsMineral Grey, Pearl White, Forest GreenMineral Grey, Pearl White, Forest Green

The Redmi Note 8 series has plenty to offer, and it'll be interesting to see how much either device will cost in global markets. Hit the link below to know more about Xiaomi's latest budget phones.

Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro are now official, and we have all the details

Harish Jonnalagadda
Senior Editor - Asia

Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor of Asia. In his current role, he oversees the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, networking products, and AV gear. He has been testing phones for over a decade, and has extensive experience in mobile hardware and the global semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.