Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A51
20.6Performance20
29.7Display30.8
33.1Camera34.7
34.1Battery29.4
28Features33.3
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 8 Pro6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A51
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 8 Pro scores 28.4 against 28.3 for Samsung Galaxy A51. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 8 Pro edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 34 vs 29
- 47% higher AnTuTu 10: 315,000 vs 215,000
- 43% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 500 vs 350
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,600 vs 1,250
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A51
- Stronger features score: 33 vs 28
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 14% lower weight: 172 g vs 200 g
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G90T | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 315,000+47%Top 89% | 215,000Top 98% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 500+43%Top 91% | 350Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,600+28%Top 91% | 1,250Top 100% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+13% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 172 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.9 mm+10% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (MIUI 10) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |