Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 11:23 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:28 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) Compare Huawei Honor 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (53GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+424 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP98% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
LTPS LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5.2"	vs	+5.7"10% Larger screen
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
3000 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

29 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.2 (aperture)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 8 Premium edition Dual-Sim FRD-L19	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 3GB RAM) MDT1, MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, (Global, International), Vietnam
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	8/1/2016	12/1/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	32GB (23GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China/Taiwan version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)	LTE Cat4 China/Taiwan version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) India/Italy/Thailand/Vietnam version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Spain/Singapore/Indonesia version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	35mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • NEG glass-backed • Emotion UI 4.1 • Dual back camera 12MP • Smart Power 4.0 • DTS sound • Custom function back button • Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min	• Colors: Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic frame • Aluminum back • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.1 • Silicone case included • Fast battery charging 5V/2A • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L19)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered