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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018), ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 181 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 334
- against 294
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Body Thickness
- 8.05 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,083
- against 862
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7885 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 116,643 | 107,737 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 334 Best value | 294 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 862 | 1,083 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core processor with 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and 4 × 1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Gold, Blue | Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.05 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.6 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 149.2 mm | 158.6 mm |
| Weight | 172 g Best value | 181 g |
| Usable Surface | 75.6 % | 77.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 24 h | — |
| Music playback time | 66 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.6″ | 5.99″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,220 px Best value | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, 2G, HSPA, UMTS, 3G, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, ANT+, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Charging, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.26 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.76 W/kg | 0.33 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.24 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.25 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A530F, SM-A530K, SM-A530L, SM-A530S, SM-A530N, SM-A530W | MEI7S, MEI7 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A8 (2018) | Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
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