Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) vs Xiaomi Redmi Go (8GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Go phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
8
MP
MP
5mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) 5MP |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Note5 Duos N9208, Samsung Noble | Xiaomi Redmi Go M1903C3GG (Android Go) |
Country or region available | Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 8/21/2015 | 2/1/2019 |
Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.1 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in) | 70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in) |
Weight | 171 grams (5.99 ounces) | 137 grams (4.8 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 PPI | 294 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T760 MP8 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (25GB available) UFS 2.0 | 8GB (4.78GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,25,26,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5312x2988 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | 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/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 22mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4.1" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.34µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
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, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 5W (5V/1A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | 12 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 240 hours (10 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
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: Black, White, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan • S Pen stylus • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) • S-Voice natural language • ANT+ | • Colors: Black, Blue • Android Go |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N9208) | Redmi Go (8GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.106W/kg (head), 1.152W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.381W/kg (head), 0.435W/kg (body) | feature not registered |