The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is 2017 affordable smartphone with nice body design and impressive specs units. As for the Nokia 8, it’s 2018 latest phone with a powerful chipset and impressive features as well. Both phones are notch free and they pack great features as well. We will be comparing the Nokia 8 with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Nokia 8
Nokia 8 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro- Design Comparison
The Nokia 8 is polished with an Aluminum Alloy material while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is built with an Aluminum Alloy as well. Both phones have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and they are available in multiple colors. The Nokia 8 measures 5.96 in x 2.90 in x 0.31 in and weighs 160 gram, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro measures 75.5 mm x 158.5 mm x 8.0 mm and weighs 181 gram.
Nokia 8 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro- Display Comparison
On the screen, the Nokia 8 has a display size of 5.3 inches QHD with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 Pixels and 554 PPI density, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a screen size of 5.99 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 Pixels and 403 PPI density. Both phones have the same IPS, LCD capacitive touchscreen with display protection. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a bigger screen and a higher screen to body ratio, while the Nokia 8 has a higher density that will deliver clear visuals.
Nokia 8 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro- Camera Comparison
The Nokia 8 has dual rear cameras of 13 Megapixels + 13 Megapixels with dual LED flash and a front facing camera of 13 Megapixels with PDAF, 1.12um, f/2.0, 78.4˚, and Display Flash. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, on the other hand, has a dual rear camera of 12 Megapixels + 5 Megapixels with dual LED flash and a front camera of 20 Megapixels with Sony IMX376 Sensor, 5P Lens, Pixel Size 1.0μm, and Face Recognition. The Nokia 8 will take better photos and it’s the only one that supports 4K video recording.
Nokia 8 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro- Performance Comparison
The Nokia 8 packs the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset with Quad-Core 2.45GHz processor and Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with a lower Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset with Octa-Core 1.8GHz processor and Qualcomm Adreno 509 GPU. On the memory, the Nokia 8 has a 4GB RAM and inbuilt storage of 64GB, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 4GB/6GB RAM and inbuilt memory of 64GB which is also expandable. The Nokia 8 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on Android 7.1 Nougat.
Nokia 8 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro- Battery & Price Comparison
The Nokia 8 has a nonremovable battery capacity of 3,090 mAh with Quick Charge 3.0, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a bigger nonremovable battery capacity of 4000 mAh with fast charging technology as well. On the price, the Nokia 8 will sell at a price of $300, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro will sell at a price of $175.
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Our Verdict:
In terms of performance, the Nokia 8 will perform better, but in terms of design, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro looks better and it also offers a large screen size as well.
The Nokia 8 will make a wise buy, however, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is more affordable and it has a bigger battery on the inside. So, the phone will make a great alternative as well.
