LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.95"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
8
MP
MP
1.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
Model | Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) |
Other model names | LG Google Nexus 5 D821, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D821 | Mi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | LG | Xiaomi |
Release date | 11/1/2013 | 9/26/2019 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in) | 75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in) |
Weight | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating |
📲 Display | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 4.95" inches | 6.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 445 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 600/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) | LTE Cat12/13 VoLTE M1908C3JG version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 30mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.9µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
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.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 3.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 300 hours (12.5 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Qi Wireless charging | • Colors: Space Black, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue • MIUI 10 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
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 |