Realme 5 vs Redmi Note 8
The Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 8 leads — 30/100 vs 28/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP.
Realme 5
Redmi Note 8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Realme 5 vs the Redmi Note 8, the Redmi Note 8 scores 2 points higher (30/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 5 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Realme 5 | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 5 and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Realme 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 5 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Realme 5 (33/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Realme 5 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Redmi Note 8 edges out the Realme 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 5 and the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme 5 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Redmi Note 8 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5 over the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.