Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) has better resolution of 2220 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 which has resolution of 2160 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6 in | 5.99 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 8999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) is Rs. 9999. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has screen size of 5.99 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018)'s 6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 403 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has 18:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018)'s 16 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.1 and the second one on 7.1 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December, 2017 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.7 x 159.9 x 8.3 mm | 75.5 x 158.5 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 180 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels | 5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.5% | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, microUSB |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP + 8 MP | 5 MP Flash |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.1 (Nougat) | Android v7.1 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7885 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Video | MP4, WMV | XviD, MP4 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Music Playback Time | 73 hours | |