Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A51
20Performance20
31.2Display30.8
29.8Camera34.7
29.4Battery29.4
20Features33.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 89 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A51
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A51 wins this phone face-off, 28.3 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and camera (+5). Redmi Note 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8
- 20% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 15 W
- 16% higher AnTuTu 10: 250,000 vs 215,000
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A51
- Stronger camera score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 33 vs 20
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.5 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+1% | 405 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 665 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 250,000+16%Top 97% | 215,000Top 98% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 330Top 100% | 350+6%Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,300+4%Top 99% | 1,250Top 100% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 172 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm+6% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |