Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Looking to upgrade your smartphone? Check out our comparison between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. Discover the key differences and similarities between these two popular models. Make an informed decision before making your purchase. Read on to find out more!

Feature	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Display Size	6.3 inches	5.99 inches
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels	1080 x 2160 pixels
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
RAM	4 GB / 6 GB	3 GB / 4 GB
Storage	64 GB / 128 GB	32 GB / 64 GB
Main Camera	48 MP wide (f/1.8) 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) 2 MP macro (f/2.4) 2 MP depth (f/2.4)	12 MP wide (f/1.9) 5 MP depth sensor (f/2.0)
Front Camera	13 MP wide (f/2.0)	13 MP wide (f/2.0)
Video Recording	1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Fast Charging	18W	Quick Charge 3.0
Operating System	MIUI 12 based on Android 11	MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Biometric Security	Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor Face unlock	Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
IR Blaster	Yes	Yes
MicroSD Slot	Yes (dedicated slot)	Yes (hybrid slot)
Network	4G LTE	4G LTE
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)