Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 5 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 5 starts at ₹ 7,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 starts at ₹ 8,148.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has screen size of 5.7 inches and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has screen size of 5.99 inches . Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP Camera and front camera of 5 MP Camera with LED Flash whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP Camera with Dual LED Flash and front camera of 5 MP Camera with LED Flash.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) |
| Screen Size | 5.7 inches | 5.99 inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 63 | 65 | |
| OS | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | |
| Screen Size | 5.7 inches | 5.99 inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| RAM | 3/4 GB | ||
GENERAL | |||
| Custom UI | MIUI 9 | ||
| Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Hybrid Dual Sim(micro+nano/microSD) | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 151.8 mm | 158.5 mm | |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 8.05 mm | |
| Weight | 157 g | 180 g | |
| Width | 72.8 mm | 75.45 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels | 1080 x 2160 pixels | |
| Screen size | 5.7 inches | 5.99 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass) | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Card Slot | microSD Card | microSD Card | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| CPU | Octa Core, 1.8 GHz | Octa Core, 1.8 GHz | |
| External Storage | Up to 128 GB | Up to 128 GB | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 506 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR | HDR, Panorama, Burst mode | |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Camera with LED Flash | 5 MP Camera with LED Flash | |
| Primary camera | 12 MP Camera | 12 MP Camera with Dual LED Flash | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p, 30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery | Non removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery | |
| Stand by | Up to 12 days | Up to 17 Days | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.2, HID | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor | |
Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up with a weight of 157 g whereas Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 weights around 180 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Redmi 5 is 7.7 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 8.05 mm.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP Camera whereas Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes up with 12 MP Camera with Dual LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging, HDR .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up microSD Card card slot and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes up with microSD Card card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 5 is Octa Core, 1.8 GHz and used in Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is Octa Core, 1.8 GHz.