Poco X8 Pro 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 1268 x 2756 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro which has resolution of 2160 x 1080. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.99 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 32999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is Rs. 8999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 32999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has screen size of 5.99 inches which falls short to Poco X8 Pro 5G's 6.59 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has IPS LCD Screen type where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 77.4%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Poco X8 Pro 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro's lower 4 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (64 GB).
Poco X8 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro's 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.2 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 5 Pro | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro |
| 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 | February, 2018 | March 17, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 158.6 x 8.1 mm | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 201.47 g |
| Colors | Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77.4% | ~ 89.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | |
| Features | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 5 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Flash | 20 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| 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 | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes, 100W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |