Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5

Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) and Xiaomi Redmi 5. Comparing Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) stands against Xiaomi Redmi 5 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) is ₹11,999 and for Xiaomi Redmi 5 is ₹11,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Oct 03, 2026.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)	Xiaomi Redmi 5
Rear Camera	12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor)	12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main)
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 GB
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
OS	Android v9.0 (Pie)	Android v7.1.2 (Nougat)
Display	6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels	5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels
Price	₹11,999	₹11,999

Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB)₹11,9993%

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Overview

Specs Score	41 / 100 Better Specs	37 / 100
Display Size	6.22 in Bigger Display	5.7 in
Display Resolution	720 x 1520 pixels Better Resolution	720 x 1440 pixels
Screen To Body Ratio	~ 81.7% Less Bezels	~ 75.9%
CPU Clock Speed	2 GHz Faster Clock Speed	1.8 GHz
Front Camera	8 MP Better Front Camera Resolution	5 MP
Weight	188 g	157 g Lighter
Thickness	9.4 mm	7.7 mm Slimmer
Battery	5000 mAh Bigger Battery	3300 mAh
Unique Features	Fast Charging	No

General

Model	Redmi 8	Redmi 5
Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual Sim	Yes	Yes
Sim Size	Nano+Nano SIM	Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone	Smartphone
Release Date	October 9, 2019	March 20, 2018

Design

Dimensions	75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm	72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm
Weight	188 g	157 g

Display

Type	Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors)	Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors)
Touch	Yes	Yes
Size	6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels	5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels
Aspect Ratio	19:9	18:9
PPI	~ 271 PPI	~ 282 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 81.7%	~ 75.9%
Features	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection
Notch	Yes, Water Drop Notch

Memory

RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Storage	64 GB	64 GB
Card Slot	Yes, upto 512 GB	Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB

Connectivity

GPRS	Yes	Yes
EDGE	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
VoLTE	Yes, Dual Stand-By	Yes
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v4.2	Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE
USB	Yes, USB-C v2.0	Yes, microUSB v2.0
USB Features	USB on-the-go, USB Charging	USB on-the-go
IR Blaster	Yes	Yes

Extra

GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Rear	Yes, Rear
Face Unlock	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Splash Resistant	Yes

Camera

Rear Camera	12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor)	12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main)
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Features	6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma	Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus
Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Flash	Yes, LED	Yes, LED
Front Camera	8 MP ƒ/2 (Main)	5 MP Flash
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Front Camera Features	Portrait, Beauty Mode

Technical

OS	Android v9.0 (Pie)	Android v7.1.2 (Nougat)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
CPU	2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53	Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 505	Adreno 506
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes, supports HTML5	Yes, supports HTML

Multimedia

Supports		MMS, Instant Messaging
Email	Yes	Yes, with Push Email
Music	Yes	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
Video	Yes	DivX, MP4
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Document Reader	Yes	Yes

Battery

Type	Non-Removable Battery	Non-Removable Battery
Size	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery	3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support

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