Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Redmi 5Xiaomi Redmi 5Global · 3GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Redmi 7AXiaomi Redmi 7AGlobal · 2GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2Xiaomi Redmi Note 2China · 2GB · 32GB · Prime
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5AXiaomi Redmi Note 5AGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
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Basics
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
China · 2GB · 32GB · Prime
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.0
46 reviews
7.5
70 reviews
8.2
256 reviews
8.3
38 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

Specs stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi 5 Xiaomi Redmi 5
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Redmi 7A prices Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
China · 2GB · 32GB · Prime 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.7" 5.45" 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution HD+ HD+ FHD HD
Usable surface 75% useful 74% useful 72% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.8 mm
151.8 mm
7.7 mm 		70.4 mm
146.3 mm
9.6 mm 		76.0 mm
152.0 mm
8.3 mm 		76.2 mm
153.0 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 157 g 165 g 160 g 150 g
Micro SnapD. 450
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 439
Octa-Core 		Helio X10
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 425
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 103.519
v9 		90.664
v8 		50.203
v? 		32.000
v?
Battery 3300 mAh 4000 mAh 3060 mAh 3080 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
1
12 Mpx · Unknow
IMX486 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
5K3M2
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 10 Q Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- M1903C3EG -- Redmi Rise Note 5A, Hongmi Rice 5A, Redmi Y1

Release Date
Release date December 2017,
8 years ago 		May 2019,
7 years ago 		August 2015,
10 years ago 		August 2017,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Size
72.8 mm • 151.8 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.4 mm • 146.3 mm • 9.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 152.0 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.2 mm • 153.0 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 157 g 165 g 160 g 150 g
Usable surface 75 % 74 % 72 % 71 %
Materials Metal Polycarbonate Plastic, Magnesium alloy Plastic
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black
Blue
Gold
Rose Gold
Black
Blue
Gold
Black
White
Blue
Pink
Brown
Gold
Gray
Rose Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5.45" 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1440 px 		HD+
720 x 1440 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 295 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 267 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 70% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 70% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.3
7.7
7.4
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
7.4
8.0
8.5
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.2
8.1
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
6.8
7.3
7.0
Number of reviews
46 reviews
70 reviews
256 reviews
38 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 MediaTek Helio X10 2.2 (MT6795T) Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.95 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.45 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 12 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 505 PowerVR G6200 700Mhz Qualcomm Adreno 308

RAM
RAM 3 GB 2 GB 2 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM -- -- --

Antutu
Score
103.519
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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90.664
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 16% of devices
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50.203
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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32.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.5
7.5
7.9
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
7.1
8.6
8.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.0
5.8
7.9
6.1
Number of reviews
46 reviews
70 reviews
256 reviews
38 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV12A10 Sony IMX486 Exmor RS Samsung 5K3M2 Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS ISOCELL CMOS
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.25 µm 1.13 µm 1.13 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.9" 1/3.06" --

Features
Flash LED LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
60 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • 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
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • HDR
  • ISO settings
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV5675 GalaxyCore Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/5" -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
7.6
8.3
7.6
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
5.2
6.2
5.7
Quality of selfies
7.4
6.4
7.2
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
7.1
7.6
7.9
Number of reviews
46 reviews
70 reviews
256 reviews
38 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • 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)
  • B7 (2600)
  • 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)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • 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 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • 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
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Host
  • 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.

 0.529 W/Kg on head
1.527 W/Kg on body 		0.557 W/Kg on head
1.166 W/Kg on body 		0.342 W/Kg on head
0.452 W/Kg on body 		1.010 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.000 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body 		-- W/Kg on head
1.490 W/Kg on body 		0.660 W/Kg on head
1.740 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
8.0
8.5
8.8
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.2
8.3
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.0
7.9
8.6
8.7
Number of reviews
46 reviews
70 reviews
256 reviews
38 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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4000 mAh
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3060 mAh
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3080 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
10.0W 		No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 22%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 24%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
46 reviews
70 reviews
256 reviews
38 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 9 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V7 (Android 5.0.2 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 11 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 7 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services Without Google Mobile services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 66%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 10%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 32%
    Every six months
  • 49%
    Every two months or less
  • 20%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 24%
    Every six months
  • 39%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 32%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
46 reviews
70 reviews
256 reviews
38 reviews
Prices
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