Realme 5i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 5i and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better resolution of 2280 x 1080 than Realme 5i which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 5i | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP Quad | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 9899 | Rs. 9999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 9, 2020 . The cost of Realme 5i is Rs. 9899. The launch Date of the second phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Realme 5i's 6.52 inch screen. Realme 5i has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 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%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Realme 5i's 12 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 5i's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 9.0.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 5i | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
| General | ||
| Model | 5i | Redmi Note 8 |
| 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 | January 9, 2020 | October 16, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 164.4 x 9 mm | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | Night Mode, Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GALILEO, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | PDAF, 10x Digital Zoom, AI HDR, AI Beauty, AI Scene Recognition, Chroma Boost, Super Nightscape, Filter Mode, Panorama Mode, Expert Mode, Time-Lapse Mode | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) Screen Flash Flash | 13 MP ƒ/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 665 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | 10W Charging Power | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |