Xiaomi Redmi S2 32GB vs Honor 8S 32GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 10 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Redmi S2 32GB is cheaper by SAR 64 (prices checked 3 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Xiaomi Redmi S2 32GB if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 64
- More memory for multitasking (3 GB vs 2 GB)
- Higher front camera: 16 MP vs 5 MP
Choose the
Honor 8S 32GB if you care about:- Higher-resolution main camera (13 MP vs 12 MP) · slight difference
- Lower weight: 146 g vs 170 g · slight difference
The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and front camera and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Memory (RAM)
✓ 3 GB2 GBScreen size
5.99 in5.71 inResolution
1440 x 720720 x 1520
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,615 | SAR 1,679 |
| Memory (RAM) | ✓ 3 GB | 2 GB |
| Processor | Snapdragon 625 | — |
| Battery capacity | 3,080 mAh | 3,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | — |
| Main camera | 12 MP | ✓ 13 MP |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Front camera | ✓ 16 MP | 5 MP |
| Screen size | 5.99 in | 5.71 in |
| Resolution | 1440 x 720 | 720 x 1520 |
| Screen refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display type | LCD | LCD |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 | — |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Colour | Grey | Black |
| Dimensions | 16.1 x 7.7 x 0.8 cm | 14.7 x 7.1 x 0.8 cm |
| Weight | 170 g | ✓ 146 g |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in storage between the Xiaomi Redmi S2 32GB and the Honor 8S 32GB?
No difference here: storage is 32 GB on both.
What is the difference in main camera between the Xiaomi Redmi S2 32GB and the Honor 8S 32GB?
Main camera is higher on the Honor 8S 32GB: 13 MP vs 12 MP on the Xiaomi Redmi S2 32GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in battery capacity between the Xiaomi Redmi S2 32GB and the Honor 8S 32GB?
Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi S2 32GB: 3,080 mAh vs 3,020 mAh on the Honor 8S 32GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Xiaomi Redmi S2 32GB and the Honor 8S 32GB?
Memory (RAM) is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi S2 32GB: 3 GB vs 2 GB on the Honor 8S 32GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.