Realme 5i vs Redmi Note 8T
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 8T leads — 28/100 vs 27/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5i 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 5i doesn't.
Realme 5i
Redmi Note 8T
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 13/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Redmi Note 8T, the Redmi Note 8T scores 1 points higher (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8T leads (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i 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 5i is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Realme 5i (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i 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 48/100).
| Specification | Realme 5i | 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 | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 5i and Redmi Note 8T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Realme 5i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Realme 5i (30/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i 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 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Redmi Note 8T?
The Redmi Note 8T edges out the Realme 5i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Redmi Note 8T?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Note 8T — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Redmi Note 8T?
The Redmi Note 8T leads on camera score (30/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Redmi Note 8T?
The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use.