Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S27+

One of these devices is still rumored — its specs are not official yet and may change before launch.

Xiaomi Redmi 8: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.

Samsung Galaxy S27+: Based on announced specs — scored in 6 categories.

Xiaomi Redmi 8

Xiaomi Redmi 8

Xiaomi · Phone

5.4/ 10 — Below average

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Overall winner

Samsung Galaxy S27+

Samsung · Phone Rumored

7.8/ 10 — Good

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Which is better?

  • Samsung Galaxy S27+ wins clearly over Xiaomi Redmi 8 — 7.8 overall against 5.4.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27+ takes 4 of the 4 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Xiaomi Redmi 8 has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 4,900 mAh.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27+ gives you the larger screen — 6.7 inches against 6.2 inches.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27+ charges faster — 45W wired against 18W.

Category scores

CategoryXiaomi Redmi 8Samsung Galaxy S27+
Performance3.58.0Better
Display5.08.6Better
Battery7.17.7Better
Design & Build6.2—
Software6.07.4Better
Audio6.5—
Camera—7.2
Call Quality—8.3

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SpecificationXiaomi Redmi 8Samsung Galaxy S27+
Launch
Launch statusAvailableRumored
Release date12 Oct 2019—
Expected release window—2027
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12Android 17
Chipset (as published)Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)Exynos 2700 / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (for Galaxy)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)—
GPUAdreno 505—
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)3 GB RAM + 32 GB · 4 GB RAM + 64 GB12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB
Card slotDedicated slotNone
Display
Display size6.22″6.7″
Resolution720 × 1,520 pixels1,440 × 3,120 pixels
Panel typeIPS LCDOLED
Brightness (peak)400 nits—
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5—
Refresh rate—120 Hz
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,900 mAh
Wired charging18W45W
Wireless charging—Yes
Body & build
Dimensions156.5 × 75.4 × 9.4 mm—
Weight188 g—
MaterialsGlass, Plastic—
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Nano-SIM + eSIM
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 6
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-GoUSB Type-C 3.2
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS—
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Audio
3.5mm jackYes—
Camera
Front cameras12 MP (f/1.8) · 2 MP depth12 MP
Rear cameras—50 MP wide (OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide · 10 MP telephoto (OIS)
Video (max)—8K@30fps
Features
Sensors—Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
Fingerprint—Ultrasonic (under-display)
Network
Network technologies—5G
Additional specifications
Main Camera · FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaOIS, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie Camera · Single12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4m, Dual Pixel PDAF 2 MP, (depth)12 MP

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