Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 9900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 16, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is Rs. 9900.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.9% than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on v9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi A5 | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
| 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 | October 16, 2025 (Expected) | October 16, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.4 x 161.7 x 8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 84.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Brightness: 800 nits | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1, Amazon Alexa Built-in | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 2 MP | 64 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro Lens 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode | AI Beautify | Burst mode | Tilt-shift | Level display | Custom watermark | Pro mode | AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 20 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen3 | mediatek Helio G90T |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G76 3EEMC4 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 27 days | |
| Talk Time | 2 days | |