Realme 5 Pro
#1938
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
#2215Category Breakdown
Realme 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
Performance
77.468.5
Camera
68.566.9
Display
72.958.9
Battery
29.128.1
Build
72.489.8
Connectivity
55.365.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.250.8
Summary
- The Realme 5 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T both feature a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, but the Realme has a slightly lighter build at 184g compared to the Redmi's 200g, with the latter using Gorilla Glass 5 for both front and back, enhancing its durability.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 5 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 712 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 665 in the Redmi Note 8T.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Realme 5 Pro has a higher resolution selfie camera at 16 MP versus the 13 MP on the Redmi.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Realme at 4035 mAh and the Redmi at 4000 mAh, though the Realme supports slightly faster charging at 20W compared to 18W.
- Both run on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11, but with different user interfaces: Realme UI 2.0 for the Realme and MIUI 12.5 for the Xiaomi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
General
Release Date
2019
2019, November 08
Announced
2019, August 20
2019, November 06
Description
For Global market
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
32GB 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, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4035 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4035 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (6.18 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
161.1 x 75.4 x 8.6 mm (6.34 x 2.97 x 0.34 in)
Weight
184 g
200 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3+), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Crystal Green, Crystal Blue, Chroma White
Starscape Blue, Moonlight White, Moonshadow Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.02 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass