Actually from the moment of launch Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro AND Zenfon Max Pro M1 They were quite popular. These phones are going to end soon in the sales that happen every week. Samsung would also like to achieve a similar result with the Galaxy J8. Therefore, the company tried to keep the Galaxy J8 up to date. Out of the box it will run on Android 8.0 Oreo. It features a plastic unibody body and a Super AMOLED display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Is Samsung Galaxy J8 a good alternative to Redmi Note 5 Pro and Zenfone Max Pro M1? To find the answer to this question, we compared these three phones based on price and specifications.
Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Zenfone Max Pro M1: price
Samsung Galaxy J8 The price has been kept at Rs 18,990. This smartphone will be available in Blue, Black and Gold colors. Sales of the Galaxy J8 will begin on June 20. At the presentation, a Samsung representative told Gadgets 360 that more sales information will be provided in the future.
While the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro price in India starts at Rs 14,999. At this price, a variant with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory will be available. For Rs 16,999, you will get the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. Both the Redmi Note 5 Pro variants are being sold through a sale on Flipkart and Mi.com.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 price starts at Rs 10,999. At this price, a variant with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory will be available. You will have to spend Rs 12,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. Users will be able to buy this phone in Midnight Black and Gray color options on Flipkart. The company said that a 6GB RAM variant of this phone will also be launched, priced at Rs 14,999.
Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Zenfone Max Pro M1: Specifications
Samsung Galaxy J8 features a 6-inch Super AMOLED display with HD+ resolution. Powered by Snapdragon 450 processor, this smartphone has a polycarbonate body. This dual SIM phone will run on Android Oreo. It has only one variant: 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Users will be able to use a microSD card up to 256GB.
Samsung Galaxy J8 is equipped with a dual camera. The main sensor on the rear panel has a resolution of 16 megapixels and an aperture of F/1.7. The secondary sensor has a resolution of 5 megapixels and an aperture of F/1.9. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16-megapixel sensor with F/1.9 aperture. Flashes are also provided on both sides. Its battery is 3500 mAh.
The dual-SIM Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro runs MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat. It also features a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels) display. The screen has an aspect ratio of 18:9. What makes the phone faster is the Snapdragon 636 processor clocked at 1.8GHz. Adreno 509 GPU is integrated for graphics. There are two RAM options – 4 GB or 6 GB. This phone also has a fingerprint sensor on the back.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a dual rear camera. At the back there is a 12-megapixel main camera with an F/2.2 aperture. Along with this, there is a 5-megapixel sensor with F/2.0 aperture. The LED flash module is equipped with a dual rear camera. On the front panel there is a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor. The memory capacity in both variants of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is 64 GB, and you can also use a microSD card if necessary.
Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB. Battery 4000 mAh. Up to 14 hours of continuous video playback is claimed. Its dimensions are 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.05 millimeters and its weight is 181 grams.
The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99-inch full-screen IPS display with Full HD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels) resolution. As per the current trend, this phone comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio screen. This dual-SIM smartphone comes with a metal body and a 2.5D curved glass panel. The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and for graphics, it integrates an Adreno 509 GPU. There are two variants of the ZenFone Max Pro M1. One variant comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. While the powerful variant has 64 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM. If necessary, both options can use a microSD card up to 2 TB. It comes with the latest Android 8.1 Oreo.
The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 has two cameras on the back. The main camera on the back has a resolution of 13 megapixels. It has an F2.2 aperture and phase detection autofocus. The second sensor has a resolution of 5 megapixels. This is a depth sensor that will help achieve the bokeh effect. For selfie lovers, there is an 8-megapixel sensor with F/2.0 aperture. Another important feature of the phone is the battery. A 5000mAh battery will bring the phone to life. A 10W charger is included.
This Asus phone comes with Face Unlock and Fingerprint Sensor for security. This phone comes with micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n. The dimensions of the smartphone are 159x76x8.61 mm, weight – 180 grams.