Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi 5
China · 2GB · 16GB
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China · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
49 reviews
8.5
189 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Specs where to buy Xiaomi Redmi 5 Xiaomi Redmi 5
China · 2GB · 16GB 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.7" 5.5"
Resolution HD+ FHD
Usable surface 75% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.8 mm
151.8 mm
7.7 mm 		76.0 mm
150.0 mm
8.7 mm
Weight 157 g 164 g
Micro SnapD. 450
Octa-Core 		Helio X10
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 103.519
v9 		49.889
v?
Battery 3300 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K3M2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- Hongmi Note 3, Red Rice Note 3

Release Date
Release date December 2017,
6 years ago 		November 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Size
72.8 mm • 151.8 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 150.0 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 157 g 164 g
Usable surface 75 % 73 %
Materials Metal Magnesium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • Sunlight Display technology
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1440 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 401 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
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.3
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
8.6
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
7.4
Number of reviews
49 reviews
189 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 MediaTek Helio X10 2.0 (MT6795)
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 PowerVR G6200 700MHz

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
103.519
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 9% of devices
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49.889
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 9% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.5
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.0
8.3
Number of reviews
49 reviews
189 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV12A10 Samsung S5K3M2
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- 100 - 1600
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 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 image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

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

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
8.3
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
6.0
Quality of selfies
7.4
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
8.0
Number of reviews
49 reviews
189 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • 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)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • 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 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • 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 		0.490 W/Kg on head
0.499 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.050 W/Kg on head
1.375 W/Kg on body 		-- W/Kg on head
1.256 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.8
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.9
8.6
Number of reviews
49 reviews
189 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 51%
    More than one day
  • 18%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
49 reviews
189 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 16%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
49 reviews
189 reviews
Prices
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