Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP + 0.08 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 7199 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) is Rs. 8499. The launch Date of the second phone is December 06, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G is Rs. 7199.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has screen size of 5.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G's 6.74 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has display density of 282 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.7% than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G has 20.625: 9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G's 50 MP + 2 MP + 0.08 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.2 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 13C 4G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 5 2GB RAM | Redmi 13C |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 20, 2018 | December 06, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 78 x 168 x 8.09 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Stardust Black, Starshine Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20.625: 9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 83.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | 450 nits (typ), 600 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 2.4GHz, 5GHz | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass, Virtual Proximity Aensor, Ambient Light |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Not available in Indian Variant | |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | LPDDR4X, eMMC 5.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 28mm, PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 0.08 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Mediatek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | |