Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) vs Realme 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 8 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 8 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Realme 8 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Realme 8 5G |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7490 | Rs. 16999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) is Rs. 7490. The launch Date of the second phone is April 22, 2021 . The cost of Realme 8 5G is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has screen size of 5.7 inches which falls short to Realme 8 5G's 6.5 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has IPS Screen type where as Realme 8 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 405 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 282 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 ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 8 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s lower 2 GB RAM. Realme 8 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 8 5G's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 8 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.2 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Realme 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 20, 2018 | April 22, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 74.8 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 185 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 405 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 90.5% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Proximity, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Gyro-meter, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/2.2 (Main) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (B&W Portrait ) with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Super Nightscape, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP with Flash | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.1 (Main) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 153 hours | |