Realme 5s vs Redmi Note 8
The Realme 5s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 5s leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5s
Redmi Note 8
What makes Realme 5s 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
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Better display (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5s vs the Redmi Note 8, the Realme 5s scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5s 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 5s are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme 5s 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5s | 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 | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 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 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme 5s
- 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 5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5s 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 5s
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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 5s are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5s 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5s or the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme 5s edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 5s and the Redmi Note 8?
The Realme 5s has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme 5s 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 5s (43/100 vs 22/100).