Apple iPhone 5
#4592
Xiaomi Redmi 5
#3860Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 5
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Performance
47.058.5
Camera
30.219.1
Display
55.456.5
Battery
14.326.1
Build
95.288.6
Connectivity
54.552.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.338.0
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 5 features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum back, weighing 112g, while the Xiaomi Redmi 5 has a larger 5.7" display and weighs 157g, using a combination of glass and plastic materials.
- In terms of display, the iPhone 5 has a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels at 326 ppi, compared to the Redmi 5's 720 x 1440 pixels at 282 ppi.
- Performance-wise, the iPhone 5 is powered by the Apple A6 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Redmi 5 utilizes the Snapdragon 450 with an octa-core CPU, providing different processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Redmi 5 is superior with a 12 MP rear sensor compared to the iPhone 5's 8 MP, and it also has a higher resolution selfie camera at 5 MP versus 1.2 MP.
- Battery capacity is notably higher in the Redmi 5 at 3300 mAh compared to the iPhone 5's 1440 mAh, and the Redmi 5 supports faster charging at 10W.
- Software experience differs as the iPhone 5 runs iOS 10.3.4, while the Redmi 5 operates on Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 11, offering distinct user interfaces and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 5
Xiaomi Redmi 5
General
Release Date
2012, September 21
2017
Announced
2012, September 12
2017
Description
Supported LTE Networks
For China; India
Display
Size
4"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Apple A6 (32 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard)
5 MP
Front Camera Features
face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1440 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1440 mAh, non-removable (5.45 Wh)
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
112 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black/Slate, White/Silver
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
0.53 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.4
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass