In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-J530F/DS | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 146.2 mm | 161.35 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has greater height than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| Width | 71.3 mm | 76.4 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has greater width than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| Depth | 8 mm | 8.79 mm | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| Weight | 160 g | 199.8 g | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| Body Colour | Black | Gold | Pearl white | Forest green | Mineral grey | |
| Body Material | Metal | Curved 3D glass, Gorilla glass 5 | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.36 W/kg (body), 0.349 W/kg (head) | 1.466 W/kg (body), 0.997 W/kg (head), 3.102 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
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| Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.53" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
| Max Brightness | - | 500 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has HDR. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Sunshine mode | |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass | Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, Dot Drop display, 256 ranks adjustable Reading mode | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass), fingerprint-resistant coating, oil protective coating |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | MediaTek Helio G90T | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 2.05 GHz | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
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| RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| User Memory | 10.1 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.7" | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.89 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Camera Modes | - | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, 3D Portrait Lighting, AI Beautify, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Ultra nightscape mode, Level display, Custom watermark, AI Skyscaping | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has face detection. |
| Light Source | Flash | Single tone LED flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | - | 9248 x 6936 | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Contrast Auto-Focus, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI high resolution photos, Portrait mode background blur adjustment, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, AI Quad camera, Tilt-shift |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra-macro lens | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 0.9 μm | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Panoramic selfies, AI portrait mode, AI Beautify | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | LED flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection, camera display brightness correction |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 4500 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). |
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| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Talk Time | 1260 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1260 min Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 83 hrs |
Gaming: up to 10 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android | - | |
| User Interface | - | MIUI 10 | |
| Payment Technology | - | Google Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio), MP4, M4V | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, XviD | |
| Audio Amplifier | - | Smart PA |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, vibration sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Dual Messenger | Infrared remote control, LiquidCool Technology, MI Turbo, GAME Turbo 2.0 |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 18W charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | TUV Rheinland |
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