Redmi 8 vs AI+ Nova 5G

Redmi 8 Ruby Red Front and Back

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Redmi 8

₹7,999

AI+ Nova 5G front and back Purple

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AI+ Nova 5G

₹8,499

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 439Unisoc T8200
Display6.22", IPS LCD, 60 Hz6.745", LCD, 90 Hz
Camera12MP+2MP/8MP50MP+0.08MP/5MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM3 GB6 GB
Storage32 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design and Build QualityBattery, Performance, Gaming and Main Camera

General

ColorsSapphire Blue, Ruby Red, Onyx BlackPink, Blue, Black, Green, Purple
LaunchOctober 09, 2019July 09, 2025
AvailabilityOctober 12, 2019July 22, 2025
Launch Price₹7,999₹8,499

Display

Winner:Redmi 8

TypeIPS LCDLCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz90 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.22 inches6.745 inches
Resolution Width720 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height1520 pixels1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio19:920:9
Pixel Per Inch270 ppi265 ppi
Display ResolutionHD+HD+
Peak Brightness450 nits

Body

Winner:Redmi 8

Weight188 grams192 grams
FrontGorilla Glass 5-
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
IP ratingWater-Repellent CoatingIP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerMono SpeakerLoudspeaker

Processor

Winner:Redmi 8

Chipset BrandQualcommUnisoc
Chipset NameSnapdragon 439T8200
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 505Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRedmi MIUINxtQuantum OS
OS Updates(Years)1 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:AI+ Nova 5G

Camera Resolution12 MP50 MP
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP0.08 MP
Camera 2 TypeDepthAuxiliary
FeaturesHDR, LED Flash, PanoramaHDR, LED-Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode
StabilizationNo StabilizationEIS
Video
Camera TypeWide-angle

Selfie Camera

Winner:Redmi 8

Front Camera Resolution8 MP5 MP
Front Camera TypeSingleSingle
FeaturesFace Unlock, HDR, Panorama, PortraitFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Tie

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed18 W10 W

Memory

Winner:AI+ Nova 5G

Storage32 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
RAM3 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR3LPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:AI+ Nova 5G

WLANWi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/nWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth4.25
PositioningBDS, GLONASS, GPSAGPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
RadioFM RadioFM Radio, Recording
NFC-

Features

Fingerprint ScannerRear MountedSide Mounted
AI FeaturesAI Camera
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor