#xiaomi redmi 8

With a price of just under PHP 7k, we couldn't help but compare it to one of Xiaomi's entry-level devices in the same price, the Xiaomi Redmi 8. While both devices have an HD+ resolution, the Realme 5i slightly has more pixels at 1600 x 720, compared to the Redmi 8's 1520 x 720. For protection, the Realme 5i comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, while the Redmi 8 sports Corning Gorilla Glass 5. On the other hand, powering the Redmi 8 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor, coupled with 3GB/4GB RAM. The Redmi 8 has base storage of 32GB and a bigger one at 64GB, expandable up to 512GB via microSD. On the other hand, the Redmi 8 sports a dual-rear camera setup, comprised of a 12MP shooter and a 2MP one. The Redmi 8 has the upper hand here, seeing that it has a USB-C port and that it supports 18W fast-charging technology. For other features, the Realme 5i and the Redmi 8 both have face unlock and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Read more in our articles including "Realme 5i vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 Specs Comparison" and "Huawei Y6s vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 specs comparison".