Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 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 5 starts at ₹ 7,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 8 starts at ₹ 7,999.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has screen size of 5.7 inches and Xiaomi Redmi 8 has screen size of 6.22 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 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 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.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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OS | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) |
Screen Size | 5.7 inches | 6.22 inches |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Snapdragon 439 |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 63 | 66 | |
OS | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | |
Screen Size | 5.7 inches | 6.22 inches | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Snapdragon 439 |
GENERAL | |||
Custom UI | MIUI 9 | MIUI 10 | |
Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
Operating System | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | |
Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim |
DESIGN | |||
Height | 151.8 mm | 156.3 mm | |
Thickness | 7.7 mm | 9.4 mm | |
Weight | 157 g | 190 g | |
Width | 72.8 mm | 75.4 mm |
DISPLAY | |||
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Screen resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels | 720 x 1520 pixels | |
Screen size | 5.7 inches | 6.22 inches | |
Technology | IPS LCD | IPS (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen |
PERFORMANCE | |||
Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
Card Slot | microSD Card | microSD Card | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | 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 |
CAMERA | |||
Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR | Geo Tagging, HDR, Portrait, Panorama | |
Front Camera | 5 MP Camera with LED Flash | 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera | |
Primary camera | 12 MP Camera | 12 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 | Yes | Yes | |
Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
BATTERY | |||
Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery | Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | |
Stand by | Up to 12 days |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
Bluetooth | v4.2 | v5.0 | |
Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
Edge | Yes | Yes | |
GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
USB | microUSB v2.0 | USB Type-C | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
2G | Yes | Yes | |
3G | Yes | Yes | |
4G | Yes | Yes | |
5G | Yes | Yes |
MORE FEATURES | |||
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | |
Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up with a weight of 157 g whereas Xiaomi Redmi 8 weights around 190 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 5 is 7.7 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 9.4 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP Camera 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 Geo Tagging, HDR .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 and Snapdragon 439 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up microSD Card card slot and Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 5 is Octa Core, 1.8 GHz and used in Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Octa Core (Quad 1.95GHz + Quad 1.45GHz) Cortex A53.