Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Redmi Note 7: Comparison

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

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Basics
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Redmi Note 7
Redmi Note 7
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.1Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.0
564 reviews
8.9
764 reviews

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

Specs stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		stores to buy Redmi Note 7 Redmi Note 7
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.99" 6.3"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 77% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 75.4 mm
158.5 mm
8.1 mm 		75.2 mm
159.2 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 180 g 186 g
Micro SnapD. 636
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 660
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 116.663
v7 		166.147
v8
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KGM1
2
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Red Rice Note 5, M1803E7SG Xiaomi Redmi Note7, Red Rice Note 7, Red Rice Note7, M1901F7G

Release Date
Release date March 2018,
6 years ago 		January 2019,
5 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Redmi Note 7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Redmi Note 7
Size
75.4 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.2 mm • 159.2 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 180 g 186 g
Usable surface 77 % 81 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic, Glass
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Gold

Cyan

Rose-gold
Black

Blue

Red

Screen
Diagonal 5.99" 6.3"
Type LCD IPS LTPS LCD
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
9.2
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
8.0
Number of reviews
564 reviews
764 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus
CPU 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 509 Qualcomm Adreno 512

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
116.663
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 51% of devices
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166.147
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
8.2
Number of reviews
564 reviews
764 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2L7 Samsung S5KGM1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO 100 - 1600 --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

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

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 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
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV13855 Omnivision OV13855
Type PureCel PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.9"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
7.7
7.7
Quality of selfies
8.4
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.2
Number of reviews
564 reviews
764 reviews
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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)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • 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
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • 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 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution 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
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

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

 1.290 W/Kg on head
1.240 W/Kg on body 		0.591 W/Kg on head
1.274 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.150 W/Kg on head
1.170 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
8.8
Quality of the GPS
9.1
8.7
And the WiFi?
9.2
8.8
Number of reviews
564 reviews
764 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
10.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 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
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
564 reviews
764 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 63%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
564 reviews
764 reviews
Prices
From $ 144 --
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