Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has better resolution of 2280 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 7990 | Rs. 6999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is Rs. 7990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is Rs. 6999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 6.88 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.1% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's lower 3 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 8 | 25028RN03I |
| 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, 2019 | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 84.1% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |