Connections
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Uses USB-C
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Charging case uses USB-C
Headphones comparison
Redmi Buds 8 Lite vs Soundcore Life Note 3i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Redmi Buds 8 Lite
KSh 3,790In Stock | 02  Soundcore Life Note 3i
KSh 4,280In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Redmi Buds 8 Lite if you want Bluetooth 5.4 and larger 12.4 mm drivers.
Controls
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Touch controls for everyday use
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Physical buttons for your everyday controls
Fit
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Three sizes S/M/L
Weight
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- 4.5 g per earbud
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- About 4.9 g per earbud
Noise cancellation
- Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Up to 42dB wide-frequency active noise cancellation
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Larger drivers: 12.4 mm.
- Touch controls for everyday use.
- Uses USB-C for charging.
Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Physical buttons for your everyday controls.
- Charging case uses USB-C.
- Active noise cancellation.
What matters most to you?
8 priorities selected.
Redmi Buds 8 Lite
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 4.5 g per earbud.
- Up to 36 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Up to 42dB wide-frequency active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
- 10-minute charge provides up to 2 hours.
Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Three sizes S/M/L.
- About 4.9 g per earbud.
- Up to 9 hours per charge; 36 hours with the case.
- Customisable physical buttons.
- Noise cancellation for listening.
- Bluetooth 5.2.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Ten minutes provides approximately 2h under stated conditions.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Lite | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Soundcore |
| Model | Buds 8 Lite | A3983Y11 |
| Announced | 2026 | — |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, White, Blue | Black |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Lite | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.5g ±0.2g per earbud | Approximately 4.9g per earbud /51g including case |
| Dimensions | 31.02 × 21.45 × 23.48mm per earbud | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Lite | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours; AAC at 50% volume, ANC and dual-device connection disabled | Normal: up to 9h /36h with case; ANC/transparency:6h /24h; actual use varies |
| Fast Charging | 10-minute charge provides up to 2 hours; case battery at least 20%, ANC disabled | Ten minutes provides approximately 2h under stated conditions |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C on case |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds approximately 1.5h /case approximately 2h |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Lite | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth; A2DP, AVRCP and HFP |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds app; Android 6.0 or later / iOS 14.0 or later | soundcore app: EQ, mode selection, button controls and firmware updates |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| Connector | — | Bluetooth audio; USB-C case charging |
Features
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Lite | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Google Fast Pair; app EQ; AI wind-noise reduction | App EQ; ANC/transparency; mono listening; quick charging |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri or other supported device voice assistant via customised buttons |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Lite | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12.4mm titanium-diaphragm dynamic drivers | 10mm dynamic driver per earbud |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 32Ω | 16Ω |
| Audio Codecs | SBC and AAC | SBC and AAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Up to 42dB wide-frequency active noise cancellation; maximum applies at a specific frequency range | Active noise cancellation with four microphones |
| Microphones | Dual-Mic AI Noise Reduction (6m/s wind resistance) | Four microphones; AI-assisted call noise reduction |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | — | Supported through soundcore app |
| Audio Features | — | 10mm drivers; app EQ; ANC, transparency and Normal modes |
Charging Case
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Lite | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 36 hours total with charging case | Up to 36h total including earbuds in Normal mode; 24h ANC/transparency |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C; input 5V0.5A; 500mAh case battery |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 56.43 × 55.99 × 26.24mm | — |
| Case Weight | 35.2g ±2g | Not separately specified; 51g including earbuds |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Hinged lid, charging-status indicator and pairing/reset button |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Lite | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Customisable physical buttons; playback, tracks, volume, calls and supported assistant |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds only; charging case excluded | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Three sizes S/M/L; medium tips fitted |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Redmi Buds 8 Lite | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 8 Lite earbuds | Left and right Life Note3i earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Charging Cable | Not included in the official package contents list | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not applicable; wireless earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Three sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Standard user documentation; B2B packaging may differ from Japan retail set |
Similarities
- Both are rated for up to 36 hours with the case.
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz.
In summary
Choose Redmi Buds 8 Lite for drivers.
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