Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J8 and the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 5.84 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 177 g | 178 g |
| Released | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J8 is ahead on screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J8 and Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 91.4 cm2 (~75.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.84 inches, 85.1 cm2 (~79.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density) | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | — |
| Features | — | Notched Full Screen Display, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 84% NTSC Color Gamut |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to MIUI 10/11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |
|---|
| Dual | 16 MP, f/1.7, AF; 5 MP, f/1.9, (depth) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25µm, PDAF (Sony IMX486 sensor); 5 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, depth sensor (Samsung S5K5E8 sensor) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, Panorama, AI capabilities |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9 | 5 MP |
| Features | LED flash | AI portrait mode, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | 5V/2A standard charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in) | 149.3 x 71.7 x 8.8 mm (5.88 x 2.82 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) | 178 g (6.28 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, aluminum back with plastic caps, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) + dedicated microSD slot |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot (some regions/variants support a/b/g/n dual-band) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J8 | Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | May 22, 2018 | June 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released June 28, 2018 | Available. Released 2018, June 25 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J8 or Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro — 3,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J8 versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J8 or Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J8 — 177 g for the Samsung Galaxy J8 versus 178 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J8 or Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J8 — Jun 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J8 versus Jun 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J8 or the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J8 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro 7/10.
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