Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 5
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) and Xiaomi Mi 5 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 5 has better resolution of 1920 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 5.15 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 10000 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2016. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 5 is Rs. 10000.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 5 has screen size of 5.15 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 5.7 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Mi 5 has display density of 428 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has only 282 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 75.9% than Xiaomi Mi 5's ~ 73.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 5 has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 3 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 32 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 5's 16 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 5 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 5's 4 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 6.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 5 | Mi 5 |
| 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 | February, 2016 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 69.2 x 144.5 x 7.25 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 129 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 5.15 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 428 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 73.1% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v4.1 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 16 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 4 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Quad Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 530 |
| Java | No | Yes, via 3rd party |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 | |