Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Redmi 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 8 Plus represents a premium flagship from 2017, while Redmi's 13 Pro+ is a 2024 mid-range device positioned nearly three price points lower. The display advantage goes decisively to Redmi: its 6.67-inch AMOLED screen delivers 1800 nits brightness and 120Hz refresh rate versus the iPhone's 5.5-inch 625-nit 60Hz LCD. Camera specs favor Redmi on paper (200MP main sensor versus dual 12MP), though the iPhone 8 Plus' larger f/1.8 aperture and 2x telephoto provide practical versatility. Performance heavily favors the iPhone: Apple's A11 Bionic remains superior to MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 Ultra for sustained workloads and gaming, with 3GB RAM versus Redmi's 8GB (though RAM quantity doesn't directly correlate to iOS performance). Battery capacity overwhelmingly favors Redmi at 5110mAh with 120W charging against the iPhone's 2691mAh with slow 18W charging. The iPhone has superior build quality (aluminum frame, glass back) and mature software, but Redmi offers 5G connectivity, IP68 dust/water resistance, and USB-C. For a buyer in 2024, Redmi delivers substantially better hardware specifications, display technology, and daily usability for $470 less. The iPhone only justifies its cost if you require iOS ecosystem integration.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus if…
- →Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- →Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
Buy the Redmi 13 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor at budget price
- →120W charging fills battery in under 20 minutes
- →IP68 water resistance in the mid-range
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
- True Tone display technology
- Touch ID still preferred by many users
Cons
- Dated thick-bezel home button design
- Large bezels waste screen real estate
- Glass back cracks easily
- No headphone jack
- Overshadowed by iPhone X launch
Redmi 13 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor at budget price
- 120W charging fills battery in under 20 minutes
- IP68 water resistance in the mid-range
- Bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- 5110 mAh battery with excellent endurance
Cons
- Weak ultrawide and macro cameras
- Dimensity 7300 is modest for heavy gaming
- No wireless charging
- Plastic frame
- USB 2.0 data transfer speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 8 Plus | Redmi 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS (Samsung HP3) |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2691 mAh | 5110 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.5 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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