Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Mi 5
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 5. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has better resolution of 2160 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 5 which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Mi 5 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.99 in | 5.15 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 10000 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is Rs. 8999. 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 Note 5's 5.99 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Mi 5 has display density of 428 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has only 403 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 5 has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 5's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 5 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 5's 16 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 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 and the second one on 6.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Mi 5 |
| General | ||
| Model | 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 | February, 2016 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.5 x 158.5 x 8.1 mm | 69.2 x 144.5 x 7.25 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 129 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 5.15 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 428 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 73.1% | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | 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 | Yes, v4.1 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Face Unlock | 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 | 16 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 4 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | Android v6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Quad Core Processor |
| GPU | 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+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | XviD, MP4 | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 | |