Realme 8 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 8 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 8 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 8 5G
| Name | Realme 8 5G | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.21 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16499 | Rs. 35101 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 22, 2021 . The cost of Realme 8 5G is Rs. 16499. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35101.
Display comparison
Realme 8 5G has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.21 inch screen. Realme 8 5G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 405 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 402 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.8%. Realme 8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has 18.7:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 8 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 8 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 8 5G's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 8 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on v8.1 version.
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| Name | Realme 8 5G | Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 8 5G | Mi 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 | April 22, 2021 | May, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 175 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.7:9 |
| PPI | ~ 405 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 83.8% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Large Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Gyro-meter, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 B&W Portrait | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super Nightscape, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.1 (Main) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 630 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 153 hours | |