Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Vs Xiaomi Redmi 8

Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 or Xiaomi Redmi 8? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 starts at ₹ 8,148 and Xiaomi Redmi 8 starts at ₹ 7,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has screen size of 5.99 inches and Xiaomi Redmi 8 has screen size of 6.22 inches . Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes up with internal storage of 32 GB/64 GB and RAM of 3/4 GB . Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP Camera with Dual LED Flash and front camera of 5 MP Camera with LED Flash whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Vs Xiaomi Redmi 8

SpecificationsXiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi 8
OS Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) Android OS, v9.0 (Pie)
Screen Size 5.99 inches 6.22 inches
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Snapdragon 439
RAM 3/4 GB
Internal Storage32 GB/64 GB
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Summary
Specs Score6566
OS Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) Android OS, v9.0 (Pie)
Screen Size 5.99 inches 6.22 inches
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Snapdragon 439
RAM 3/4 GB
Internal Storage32 GB/64 GB
GENERAL
Device type Phablet Phablet
Operating System Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) Android OS, v9.0 (Pie)
Sim Hybrid Dual Sim(micro+nano/microSD) Dual Sim
DESIGN
Body Material Metal
Height 158.5 mm156.3 mm
Thickness 8.05 mm 9.4 mm
Weight 180 g 190 g
Width 75.45 mm75.4 mm
DISPLAY
Form Factor Touch Touch
Screen resolution 1080 x 2160 pixels 720 x 1520 pixels
Screen size 5.99 inches 6.22 inches
Technology IPS LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass) IPS (Corning Gorilla Glass 5)
Touchscreen Capacitive Touchscreen Capacitive Touchscreen
PERFORMANCE
Call Records Unlimited Unlimited
Card Slot microSD Card microSD Card
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Snapdragon 439
CPU Octa Core, 1.8 GHz Octa Core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53
External Storage Up to 128 GB Up to 512 GB
GPU Adreno 506 Adreno 505
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
Phonebook Unlimited Unlimited
RAM 3/4 GB
STORAGE
Internal Storage 32 GB/64 GB
CAMERA
Camera Features HDR, Panorama, Burst mode Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama
Front Camera 5 MP Camera with LED Flash8 MP (f/2.0) Camera
Primary camera 12 MP Camera with Dual LED Flash12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash
Video Recording 1080p, 30fps 1080p@30fps
MULTIMEDIA
Audio Jack 3.5mm Audio Jack 3.5mm Audio Jack
Audio Player MP3, WAV, eAAC+ MP3, WAV, eAAC+
FM Radio Yes Yes, Wireless Radio
Games YesYes
Speakers YesYes
Video Player MP4, H.264, H.263 MP4, H.264, H.263
BATTERY
Capacity Non removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
Stand by Up to 17 Days
Talk time Up to 2 Days
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth v4.2, HID v5.0
Browser HTML5 HTML5
Edge YesYes
GPRS YesYes
GPS Facility with A-GPS, GLONASS with A-GPS, GLONASS
USB USB 2.0 USB Type-C
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
NETWORK SUPPORT
2G YesYes
3G YesYes
4G YesYes
5G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Fingerprint Sensor YesYes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass

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Detailed Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8

Design Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes up with a weight of 180 g whereas Xiaomi Redmi 8 weights around 190 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is 8.05 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 9.4 mm.

Camera Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP Camera with Dual LED Flash whereas Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include HDR, Panorama, Burst mode .

Performance Comparison: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8

Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and Snapdragon 439 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes up microSD Card card slot and Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is Octa Core, 1.8 GHz and used in Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Octa Core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 or Xiaomi Redmi 8?

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is bigger with 6.22 inches screen than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 that has 5.99 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 are: Xiaomi Redmi 5, Xiaomi Redmi 6, Xiaomi Redmi 9A.