Google Pixel 8 vs Redmi 5 Plus

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; estimated prices are $699 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 10/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery (4575 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 218,879); the Google Pixel 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't.

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 40 points (50/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Redmi 5 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 4575 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (31/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 187g
  • Cheaper: $170 vs $699

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Google Pixel 8 scores 40 points higher (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (98/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 5 Plus: The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Redmi 5 Plus
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
AnTuTu 1443431 218879
Geekbench Single 1722 189
Geekbench Multi 4458 862
Display 6.2" OLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm
Weight 187 g 180 g
Price $699 $170
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Redmi 5 Plus
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Redmi 5 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
10/100 -559.5%
218879 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 559.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Redmi 5 Plus
$170

Price difference: $529. Redmi 5 Plus is cheaper by $529.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (79/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (31/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (98/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 40 points (50/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.