Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)

Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB). Comparing Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) stands against Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is ₹7,499 and for Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) is ₹8,149. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jul 10, 2025.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)
OS	Android v15	Android v9.0 (Pie)
Battery	5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery	4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Rear Camera	32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)	48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor)
Display	6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels
CPU	1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Price	₹7,499	₹8,149

Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)₹7,499

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Overview

Specs Score	70 / 100	71 / 100 Better Specs
Display Size	6.88 in Bigger Display	6.3 in
Display Resolution	720 x 1650 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels Better Resolution
RAM	4 GB More RAM	3 GB
Storage	128 GB More Storage	32 GB
CPU Clock Speed	1.8 GHz	2 GHz Faster Clock Speed
Rear Camera	32 MP	48 MP Quad Better Camera Resolution
Front Camera	8 MP	13 MP Better Front Camera Resolution
Battery	5200 mAh Bigger Battery	4000 mAh
Unique Features	No	IR Blaster

General

Country of Origin	India
Model	25028RN03I	Redmi Note 8
Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual Sim	Yes	Yes
Sim Size	Nano+Nano SIM	Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone	Smartphone
Release Date	March 21, 2025	August 29, 2019
In The Box	Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card

Design

Dimensions	77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm	75.3 x 158.3 x 8.4 mm
Weight	193 g	190 g
Colors	Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black

Display

Type	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)	Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors)
Touch	Yes	Yes
Size	6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect Ratio	20.5:9	19.5:9
PPI	~ 262 PPI	~ 409 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 84.1%	~ 81.7%
Features	600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Notch	Yes, Water Drop Notch	Yes, Water Drop Notch

Memory

RAM	4 GB	3 GB
Expandable RAM	Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage	128 GB	32 GB
Card Slot	Yes, upto 2 TB	Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 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
Wifi Version	Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.2	Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE
USB	Yes, USB-C v2.0	Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB Features	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging	USB on-the-go
IR Blaster	No	Yes

Extra

GPS	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side	Yes, Rear
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass	Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Splash Resistant	Yes
IP Rating	IP52
Dust Resistant	Yes
Extra Features	eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates

Camera

Rear Camera	32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)	48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor)
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Features	Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video	HDR, Panorama
Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD
Flash	Yes, LED	Yes, LED
Front Camera	8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)	13 MP ƒ/2
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OS	Android v15	Android v9.0 (Pie)
Chipset	Unisoc T7250	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
CPU	1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details		4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver
GPU	Mali-G57 MP1	Adreno 610
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes, supports HTML5	Yes, supports HTML5

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE	Yes
Video	MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID	Yes
FM Radio	Yes, with FM Recording	Yes
Document Reader	Yes	Yes

Battery

Type	Non-Removable Battery	Non-Removable Battery
Size	5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery	4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 15W Fast Charging	Yes, 18W Fast Charging

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