Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has better resolution of 2160 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB) which has resolution of 1080 x 1920. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.99 in | 5.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 8999 | Rs. 6499 |
The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is Rs. 8999. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB) is Rs. 6499.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB) has screen size of 5.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's 5.99 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB) has only 401 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB) has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB) (32 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB)'s 13 MP Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1 and the second one on 6.0.1 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB RAM+32GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Micro+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.5 x 158.5 x 8.1 mm | 76 x 151 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 165 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 5.5 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1000:1, 2.5D Glass | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB |
| 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 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 5 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to v7.0 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 64-bit |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | |
| Java | No | Yes, via 3rd party |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | ||
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | |
| Video | XviD, MP4 | |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4100 mAh |