Realme 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 5 and Xiaomi Redmi 8 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 5 has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 8 which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.22 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP Quad | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9900 | Rs. 18149 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 20, 2019 . The cost of Realme 5 is Rs. 9900. The launch Date of the second phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Rs. 18149.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8 has screen size of 6.22 inches which falls short to Realme 5's 6.5 inch screen. There is IPS LCD Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 271 PPI & Realme's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Realme 5 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 8 has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 3 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 32 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 5 has 12 MP Quad Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8's 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 5 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 (Pie) and the second one on 9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 20, 2019 | October 9, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 164.4 x 9.3 mm | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 271 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 3+, Night mode | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) 8 MP f/2.25 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Portrait) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | AI HDR, AI beauty, AI Scene Recognition, Chrome boost, Super Nightscape, Filter Mode, Panorama, Expert Mode, Time-Lapse Mode | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP f/2 with Screen Flash Flash | 8 MP f/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 505 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | 10W Charging Power | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support |