Category Breakdown
Infinix S5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Performance
72.873.9
Camera
19.148.6
Display
58.972.6
Battery
28.128.1
Build
84.091.1
Connectivity
52.257.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.553.4
Summary
- The Infinix S5 Pro features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has a slightly smaller 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but offers higher brightness at 500 nits.
- In terms of performance, the S5 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 8 2021 utilizes the Helio G85, which provides better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 48 MP main camera, but the Redmi Note 8 2021 includes additional lenses for ultrawide and macro photography, enhancing versatility.
- Both smartphones come with a 4000 mAh battery, but the Redmi Note 8 2021 supports faster 18W charging.
- The S5 Pro runs on Android 10, while the Redmi Note 8 2021 operates on a more recent Android 11 with MIUI 12.5, offering a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the Redmi Note 8 2021 is superior, featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, compared to the S5 Pro's glass front and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix S5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
General
Release Date
2020, March 06
2021, May 25
Announced
2020, March 06
2021, May 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)QVGA low light camera sensor
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.5 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
195 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Nebula Black, Quetzal Cyan, Violet
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.79 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

