realme 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: realme 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

realme 5 Pro
realme 5 Pro
Global · 4GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Redmi Note 8
Redmi Note 8
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- No price,
no Ki
7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.2Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.7Performance & Hardware 5.7Performance & Hardware 5.3Performance & Hardware 6.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.0Camera 6.9Camera 6.5Camera 6.7Camera
Connectivity score 5.8 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity 6.2 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 5.3 Battery 5.3 Battery 5.2 Battery 5.8 Battery

User reviews

User score
9.1
45 reviews
9.1
140 reviews
8.5
412 reviews
9.1
828 reviews

Technical specifications of the realme 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro

Specs realme 5 Pro prices realme 5 Pro
Global · 4GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite price compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Global · 6GB · 64GB
where to buy Redmi Note 8 Redmi Note 8
Global · 4GB · 64GB
where to buy Redmi Note 8 Pro Redmi Note 8 Pro
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.3" 6.39" 6.3" 6.53"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+ FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 85% useful 81% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 74.2 mm
157.0 mm
8.9 mm
74.5 mm
156.8 mm
8.7 mm
75.3 mm
158.3 mm
8.4 mm
76.4 mm
161.3 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 184 g 179 g 190 g 199 g
Micro SnapD. 712
Octa-Core
SnapD. 710
Octa-Core
SnapD. 665
Octa-Core
Helio G90
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 221.482
v8
217.225
v8
170.516
v8
375.613
v10
Battery 4035 mAh 4030 mAh 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3 4
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3 4
1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
Bright S5KGW1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand

Brand realme Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases RMX1971 -- Xiaomi Redmi Note8, Gingko, M1908C3JG Xiaomi Redmi Note8 Pro, Begonia, M1906G7G

Release Date

Release date August 2019,
4 years ago
September 2019,
4 years ago
August 2019,
4 years ago
August 2019,
4 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

realme 5 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Redmi Note 8
Redmi Note 8 Pro
realme 5 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Redmi Note 8
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Size
74.2 mm 157.0 mm 8.9 mm
Print 3D Model
74.5 mm 156.8 mm 8.7 mm
Print 3D Model
75.3 mm 158.3 mm 8.4 mm
Print 3D Model
76.4 mm 161.3 mm 8.8 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 184 g 179 g 190 g 199 g
Usable surface 83 % 85 % 81 % 84 %
Materials Plastic, Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic, Glass, P2i Nano coating Plastic, Glass, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - - - IP52
Colors
Blue

Green
Black

White

Blue
Black

White

Blue
Black

White

Blue

Green

Screen

Diagonal 6.3" 6.39" 6.3" 6.53"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED Samsung LTPS LCD LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 409 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch 394 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • DC dimming
  • 103% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.3
7.8
8.0
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
9.4
9.2
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.2
9.0
8.6
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
8.8
7.7
8.3
Number of reviews
45 reviews
140 reviews
412 reviews
828 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Helio G90T (MT6785T)
CPU 2x Kryo 360 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 2x Kryo 360 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 2.05 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm 11 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 616 Qualcomm Adreno 616 Qualcomm Adreno 610 Arm Mali-G76 3EEMC4 800MHz

RAM

RAM 4 GB 6 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM -- LPDDR4X RAM

Storage

Capacity 128 GB 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1 eMMC 5.0 Storage UFS Storage 2.1 eMMC 5.0 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in screen Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
  • Hi-Res Audio
-
-

Others

Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No Yes
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
8.2
8.3
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.1
8.4
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
8.8
7.8
9.1
Number of reviews
45 reviews
140 reviews
412 reviews
828 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Quad rear camera Triple rear camera Quad rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 48 Mpx 48 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX586 Exmor RS Sony IMX586 Exmor RS Samsung S5KGM1 Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Type CMOS CMOS ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.79 ƒ/ 1.79 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO 100 - 3200 -- -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" 1/1.72"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Hynix HI-846
Unknown
Omnivision OV8856
Unknown
Type
CMOS
--
PureCel
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.25
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
--
Sensor size
1/4"
--
1/4"
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Omnivision OV02A10
Unknown
Type
--
--
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
1/2.8"
--
4
Camera type

Macro lens
--

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV02A10
Unknown
Type
--
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.8"
--

Features

Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps
Yes,
960 fps
Yes,
240 fps
Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 32 Mpx 13 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX471 Exmor RS Samsung S5KGD1 Omnivision OV13855 Unknown
Type CMOS ISOCELL PureCel --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.80 µm 1.12 µm 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2) -- --
Sensor size 1/3.13" 1/2.8" 1/2.9" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score -- -- --
84
Mobile
87
Photo
78
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
9.4
8.8
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
8.6
8.0
7.1
7.4
Quality of selfies
8.9
9.0
8.0
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.8
7.4
8.3
Number of reviews
45 reviews
140 reviews
412 reviews
828 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite camera: Comparison of real photos

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

0.831 W/Kg on head
0.723 W/Kg on body
1.420 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body
0.191 W/Kg on head
1.034 W/Kg on body
0.997 W/Kg on head
1.466 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

1.280 W/Kg on head
0.831 W/Kg on body
1.190 W/Kg on head
1.150 W/Kg on body
0.374 W/Kg on head
0.987 W/Kg on body
1.150 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
9.2
8.8
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.2
9.1
8.6
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.2
9.2
8.3
8.9
Number of reviews
45 reviews
140 reviews
412 reviews
828 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
4035 mAh
4030 mAh
4000 mAh
4500 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
20.0W
Yes,
18.0W
Yes Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 22%
    One day
  • 58%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 59%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
45 reviews
140 reviews
412 reviews
828 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • RealmeUI (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 43%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
45 reviews
140 reviews
412 reviews
828 reviews