Realme 5 vs Redmi Note 8T
The Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. Both devices score the same overall rating of 28/100. Key differences: the Realme 5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Note 8T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5
Redmi Note 8T
What makes Realme 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 15/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
The Realme 5 and the Redmi Note 8T received the same MobileRank rating — 28/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8T leads (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 leads (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 5 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Realme 5 (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5 | Redmi Note 8T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5 and Redmi Note 8T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 5 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Realme 5 (30/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (43/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5 or the Redmi Note 8T?
Both devices scored 28/100. They are identical on performance — 24/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Realme 5 (43/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5 and the Redmi Note 8T?
The Realme 5 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Redmi Note 8T — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5 or the Redmi Note 8T?
The Redmi Note 8T leads on camera score (30/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5 over the Redmi Note 8T?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 5 (43/100 vs 25/100).