Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2Xiaomi Mi Note 2China · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi5s PlusXiaomi Mi5s PlusChina · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Global · 3GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5China · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
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China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 6.1Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 5.1 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
106 reviews
8.9
80 reviews
9.0
565 reviews
9.0
565 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Specs where to buy Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Xiaomi Mi Note 2
China · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi5s Plus Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.7" 5.7" 5.99" 5.99"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 74% useful 74% useful 77% useful 77% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 77.3 mm
156.2 mm
7.6 mm 		77.7 mm
154.6 mm
8.0 mm 		75.4 mm
158.5 mm
8.1 mm 		75.4 mm
158.5 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 166 g 168 g 180 g 180 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 164.904
v7 		165.110
v7 		116.663
v7 		116.663
v7
Battery 4070 mAh 3800 mAh 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
22.5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX318 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX258
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus Red Rice Note 5, M1803E7SG Redmi Rise Note 5

Release Date
Release date October 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		March 2018,
6 years ago 		March 2018,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale Not available
Market China China Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Size
77.3 mm • 156.2 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.7 mm • 154.6 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 166 g 168 g 180 g 180 g
Usable surface 74 % 74 % 77 % 77 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic, Metal Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Pink
White

Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
Black

Gold

Cyan

Rose-gold
Black

Gold

Cyan

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5.7" 5.99" 5.99"
Type Oled • LG LCD IPS • Sharp LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 386 Pixels per inch 386 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • 110% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Curved Glass display
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 550 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • 94% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
7.7
7.9
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
9.0
9.0
9.0
Is it comfortable?
9.1
8.8
9.0
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
8.7
8.1
8.1
Number of reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews
565 reviews
565 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz Qualcomm Adreno 509 Qualcomm Adreno 509

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
164.904
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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165.110
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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116.663
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 51% of devices
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116.663
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- eMMC 5.1 Storage eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot No No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.1
8.4
8.7
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.3
9.2
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
9.1
8.5
8.5
Number of reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews
565 reviews
565 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 22.5 Mpx 13 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX318 Exmor RS Sony IMX258 Samsung S5K2L7 Samsung S5K2L7
Type CMOS BSI CMOS ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- -- 100 - 1600 100 - 1600
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/3.06" 1/2.6" 1/2.6"
2
Camera type
--

Black & white

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
--
5 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K5E8
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
--
CMOS
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • AF assist Beam
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • AF assist Beam
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 4 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX268 Exmor RS Omnivision OV4688 Omnivision OV13855 Omnivision OV13855
Type CMOS CMOS BSI PureCel PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.40 µm 2.00 µm 1.00 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/3" 1/2.9" 1/2.9"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
78
Mobile
80
Photo
74
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
8.7
9.1
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
7.2
7.0
7.7
7.7
Quality of selfies
8.5
8.5
8.4
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.4
8.7
8.7
Number of reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews
565 reviews
565 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.784 W/Kg on head
1.381 W/Kg on body 		1.162 W/Kg on head
1.470 W/Kg on body 		1.290 W/Kg on head
1.240 W/Kg on body 		1.030 W/Kg on head
0.790 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.0
9.1
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.2
8.8
9.1
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.1
9.1
9.1
Number of reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews
565 reviews
565 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4070 mAh
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3800 mAh
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4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes,
10.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 57%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 57%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews
565 reviews
565 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No No Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 1%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 63%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 37%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 63%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 63%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
106 reviews
80 reviews
565 reviews
565 reviews
Prices
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