Redmi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
| Display | 6.22", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red, Onyx Black | Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 09, 2019 | February 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 12, 2019 | March 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,999 | ₹12,499 | ||
| Colors | Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red, Onyx Black | Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black | ||
| Launch | October 09, 2019 | February 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 12, 2019 | March 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,999 | ₹12,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.22 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1520 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 270 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.22 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1520 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 270 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi 8
| Weight | 188 grams | 191 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | Water-Repellent Coating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 188 grams | 191 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | Water-Repellent Coating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 439 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 439 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | One UI | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | One UI | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama, Portrait | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama, Portrait | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | |||
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| NFC | Supported |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
