Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 8 or Realme 5? 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 8 starts at ₹ 7,999 and Realme 5 starts at ₹ 10,999.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 has screen size of 6.22 inches and Realme 5 has screen size of 6.5 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Realme 5 comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former 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 whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) + 8 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP(f/2.4) + 2 MP Quad Cameras with LED Flash and front camera of 13 MP Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Realme 5 |
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OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) |
Screen Size | 6.22 inches | 6.5 inches |
Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Snapdragon 665 |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 66 | 68 | |
OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | |
Screen Size | 6.22 inches | 6.5 inches | |
Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Snapdragon 665 |
GENERAL | |||
Colours | Blue, Red, Green, Black | Blue, Purple | |
Custom UI | MIUI 10 | ColorOS 6.0 | |
Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
Operating System | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | |
Sim | Dual Sim | Dual SIM |
DESIGN | |||
Height | 156.3 mm | ||
Thickness | 9.4 mm | ||
Weight | 190 g | ||
Width | 75.4 mm |
DISPLAY | |||
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Screen resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 720 x 1520 pixels | |
Screen size | 6.22 inches | 6.5 inches | |
Technology | IPS (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | IPS LCD | |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen |
PERFORMANCE | |||
Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
Card Slot | microSD Card | microSD Card | |
Chipset | Snapdragon 439 | Snapdragon 665 | |
CPU | Octa Core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53 | Octa Core (Quad 2GHz + 1.8GHz) Kryo 260 | |
External Storage | Up to 512 GB | upto 256 GB | |
GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 610 | |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail | |
Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited |
CAMERA | |||
Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama | HDR, Panorama | |
Front Camera | 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera | 13 MP Camera | |
Primary camera | 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash | 12 MP (f/1.8) + 8 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP(f/2.4) + 2 MP Quad Cameras with LED Flash | |
Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | |
FM Radio | Yes, Wireless Radio | Yes | |
Games | Yes | Yes | |
Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263 |
BATTERY | |||
Capacity | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
Bluetooth | v5.0 | v5.0 | |
Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
Edge | Yes | Yes | |
GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou | |
USB | USB Type-C | microUSB 2.0 | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
2G | Yes | Yes | |
3G | Yes | Yes | |
4G | Yes | Yes | |
5G | Yes | Yes |
MORE FEATURES | |||
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | |
Other Features | 18W Quick Charging, P2i Water resistant | Water Resistant, 10W Quick Charging | |
Quick Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 10W | |
Sensors | Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash whereas Realme 5 comes up with 12 MP (f/1.8) + 8 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP(f/2.4) + 2 MP Quad Cameras with LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Snapdragon 439 and Snapdragon 665 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up microSD Card card slot and Realme 5 comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Octa Core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53 and used in Realme 5 is Octa Core (Quad 2GHz + 1.8GHz) Kryo 260.