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Infinix S5 Pro

Infinix S5 Pro

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021

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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