Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) vs OnePlus 5 (128GB)

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

11/9/2019 5:38 PM, updated: 7/3/2020 9:57 AM

Compare OnePlus 5 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

64
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points OnePlus 5 (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 5 (128GB)

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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	vs	12 Advantages OnePlus 5 (128GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.53"19% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP112% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP
+1/1.7" inches65% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+4500 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)31% Lighter
8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)21% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
395 PPI	vs	+401 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
18W	vs	+20W11% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

30 Common items in both devices

128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (115GB available)

UFS 2.1

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro M1906G7G Global version (Hybrid-sim)	OnePlus 5 A5000 8GB RAM, One Plus 5
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	OnePlus
Release date	9/26/2019	6/1/2017
Depth	8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.4 x 161.35 millimeters (3.01 x 6.35 in)	74.1 x 154.2 millimeters (2.92 x 6.07 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Optic AMOLED
Screen size	6.53" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G90T (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MC4 800Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 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	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP standard f/2.636mm1/2.8"1.0µm1.6x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
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, Red, Blue, Deep Sea Blue • MIUI 10 • 19.5:9 and HDR display • GAME Turbo 2.0 • Google Pay	• Colors: Midnight Black, Slate Gray, Soft Gold • LED notification (RGB) • Oxygen OS 4.5.8 • 2.5D curved glass • Dirac HD sound • Dash Charge • Sony IMX 398 back camera • Sony IMX 371 front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.15W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body)	feature not registered