Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has better resolution of 1520 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.22 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 9499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 is Rs. 8499. The launch Date of the second phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) is Rs. 9499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has larger screen size of 6.22 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5's 5.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has display density of 282 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has only 271 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.7% than Xiaomi Redmi 5's ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has 12 MP Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5'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 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) |
| 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 | October 9, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 188 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 | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 271 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 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, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v4.2 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/2.2 (Main) with autofocus | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP with Flash | 8 MP f/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 505 |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 Support | |