Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M56 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8 which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M56 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18149 | Rs. 27999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Rs. 18149. The launch Date of the second phone is April 17, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M56 5G is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8 has screen size of 6.22 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M56 5G's 6.74 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M56 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 382 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 271 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M56 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8's lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M56 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 8's 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M56 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 8 | SM-M566B, SM-M566B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 9, 2019 | April 17, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm | 77.3 x 162 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 180 g |
| Colors | Black, Light Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 6.74 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 271 PPI | ~ 382 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 89% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N8(900), N28(700), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Object Eraser, Image Clipper | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma | Digital Zoom up to 10x, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Xclipse 530 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |