Compare: Infinix S5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB) is a significantly better phone than the Infinix S5, and is also slightly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)!

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	Infinix S5	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

Buy Now	not available currently	Buy
Excellence Score	21.6	28.5
Value for Money Score	65.8	68.2
Price	₹ 8,999 onwards	₹ 12,499 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Oct, 2019	Oct, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 PieLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.6 inches	6.3 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1600 pixels (~ 266 pixels per inch)	1080x2280 pixels (~ 400 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	2.5D Curved Glass	2.5D Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Certified
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	MediaTek Helio P22Ranked #81 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665Ranked #46 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Adreno 610
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	microUSB	USB-C
Primary Camera	16MP + 5MP + 2MP + Low Light Sensor	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	16MP: F/1.8 Aperture; PDAF, 5MP: 114-Degree Wide Lens; Super Macro Lens (2.5cm Focus), 2MP: Depth Sensor, Low Light Sensor, Auto Scene Detection, AR Animoji, Custom Bokeh, AI HDR, AI Beauty, Panorama	48MP: F/1.79 Aperture; Sony IMX 586 Sensor; 6P Lens; PDAF; EIS, 8MP: 120° Ultra-wide Angle lens; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: 2cm Macro; 1.75um Pixel Size; F/2.4 Aperture, Night Mode
Secondary Camera	32MP	13MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.6um Pixel Size, Screen Flash, AR Animoji, AI Portrait, AI 3D Face Beauty, Wide Selfie	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 256 GB	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	7.9 mmMedium	8.35 mmMedium
Weight	178 gmMedium	188 gmMedium
Width	76.0 mmOk for one-handed use	75.3 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating)
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Battery Standby	744 hrs	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support		Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger		Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	Audio Playback Time (Speakers): 32 hrs, Audio Playback Time (Headset): 111 hrs, Video Playback Time: 14.7 hrs, Web Surfing: 13.4 hrs, Gaming: 11 hrs, 4G Talk-time: 18.8 hrs	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	The front has a trendy punch-hole camera design (for the first time in this price bracket), giving it an excellent 90.5% screen-to-body ratio The back of the device is made up of reflective polycarbonate, and it sports what the company calls ‘Crystal Feather’ pattern design - it looks striking and stylish - and has a rich hand-feel Reasonably light-weight Both the rear fingerprint sensor, and the face unlock, work well Large 6.6-inch, 20:9 aspect ratio, immersive display - ideally suited to watch videos The display quality is also quite decent for this price bracket - you get good brightness, good sunlight legibility, and vibrant colors Good performance with the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC under the hood (similar to Snapdragon 625) - day-to-day performance is smooth, and so is casual gaming - but heavier titles struggled to run at their ideal graphics settings Decent, versatile quad camera setup at the rear: 16-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel wide (and Super macro) lens, a depth sensor, and a low light sensor Primary camera clicks decent pictures in daylight conditions - it delivers almost natural-looking results and the HDR mode makes the shots even better The 32-megapixel selfie camera too takes fairly good selfies in good light conditions Good battery life with a 4000mAh battery - will give you about 1.5 days of usage on moderate use Overall, the S5 continues Infinix's track record of good-specs-for-the-money launches, and is a decent option to consider if you are looking for a trendy hole-punch design - although as all-round good phones, the alternatives from Xiaomi and Realme are better options	Attractive, well-built, modern looking design, similar to the Redmi 8/8A, especially from the front (thought it's not quite as slick as the Redmi Note 8 Pro) Good looking mirrored gradient finish at the back Decent ergonomics - reaching all corners with one thumb isn't too difficult Fingerprint and face recognition are both quick Good Full-HD+ 6.3 inches screen - it's crisp and bright MIUI is one of the more refined, smooth, and feature-rich custom Android UIs around Good, solid performance powered by the Snapdragon 665 - day-to-day use and gameplay are both smooth Very good overall camera performance, for the price bracket (arguably the best at this price) The rear setup includes a quad-camera setup (very similar to the Realme 5) - a 48-megapixel primary camera + 8-megapixel wide-angle camera + 2-megapixel macro camera + 2-megapixel depth sensor The primary 48-megapixel camera on the Redmi Note 8 gives crisp, bright shots with very good detail - especially, close ups came out looking great Portrait mode is very good, as well Decent 13MP selfie camera, especially during daylight Xiaomi has done a good job with the single speaker - voices in audio/music came out crisp and distinct Good battery life with a 4000mAh battery - you will get about 1.5 days of moderate use 18W fast charging support (and an 18W charger is included) - the phones goes from zero to 37 percent in half an hour, and 81 percent in one hour The Redmi Note 8 is another good budget choice from Xiaomi - you get enough power for everyday tasks, a strong battery, and a crisp screen - the cameras are also good in favourable conditions - the overall package is excellent value
2-minute Review [Negatives]	One-handed usage is not very easy - reaching the top edge of the display is quite hard Lacks an ambient light sensor - so you will need to adjust brightness manually While Infinix's custom XOS UI is relatively easy to get around, it does pack a ton of bloatware - some of it can be uninstalled, but there's Palm Store and AHA Games, neither of which can be uninstalled - and they send spammy notifications, that can't be disabled Macro mode and wide-angle shots offer interesting framing options, but the overall image quality is ordinary Low light performance is average Portraits shots aren't that great, subject detection and background blur could have been better (competing phones like the Redmi 8 are much better) Overall, while the 'quad camera' claim is catchy, but in terms of real-world performance the camera setup is only ok for the price bracket	The chin is on the thick side, and includes the Redmi brand logo Significant camera bump Like all glossy backs, it would be a challenge to keep this finish free of smudges and fingerprints (thankfully there is a cover that's included in the box) The volume buttons are a bit high, and not super easy to reach It continues to pack a lot of preloaded bloatware though, and spammy notifications and ads (which can be disabled, but it's not the simplest process) Gaming performance is not as good as 2 key competitors however - the Realme 5 and Vivo U10 (that pack the same processor), due to the higher resolution display, which puts more strain on the GPU The wide-angle and macro cameras, while giving you some interesting framing options, are average in quality Low light performance is average, as expected
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