Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Performance
66.968.6
Camera
27.966.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
92.892.7
Connectivity
53.857.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.850.5
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Redmi Note 8 has a slightly larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Note 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, whereas the Note 8 uses the more advanced Snapdragon 665, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Note 5 includes a dual 12 MP and 5 MP setup, while the Note 8 boasts a more versatile 48 MP main camera along with additional ultrawide and macro lenses, allowing for greater photographic flexibility.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery with 18W charging, but the Note 8 supports video recording up to 4K resolution, compared to the Note 5's 1080p.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Note 5 featuring an aluminum back and frame, while the Note 8 utilizes Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, providing enhanced durability.
- Lastly, the Redmi Note 5 runs on Android 8.0 with MIUI 9, while the Note 8 comes with Android 9.0 and is upgradable to Android 11, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
General
Release Date
2018
2019, October 16
Announced
2018
2019, August 29
Description
For China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 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 (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 610
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
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, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
181 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Flame Red
Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black, Nebula Purple, Cosmic Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.79 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
0.26 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / 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
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 9
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