Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has better resolution of 2220 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 which has resolution of 2160 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.99 in | 5.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 29990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is Rs. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is December, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) is Rs. 29990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has larger screen size of 5.99 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)'s 5.6 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 441 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 403 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)'s 16 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1 and the second one on 7.1.1 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) |
| 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 | December, 2017 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.5 x 158.5 x 8.1 mm | 70.59 x 149.19 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 172 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 5.6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 441 PPI |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) Screen Protection | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 16 MP + 8 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | Android v7.1.1 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | XviD, MP4 | MP4, WMV |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |