Realme 5i vs Redmi Note 8
The Realme 5i (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 27/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Redmi Note 8
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Redmi Note 8, the Redmi Note 8 scores 3 points higher (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (33/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i 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 5i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (33/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i 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 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5i | 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 | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5i and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5i
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performance
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 5i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (33/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i 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 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Redmi Note 8?
The Redmi Note 8 edges out the Realme 5i by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Redmi Note 8?
The Redmi Note 8 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Redmi Note 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 5i (43/100 vs 22/100).