Fairphone 3
#3450
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
#2815Category Breakdown
Fairphone 3
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
Performance
71.364.3
Camera
53.453.8
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.128.1
Build
0.290.4
Connectivity
66.051.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.946.0
Summary
- The Fairphone 3 features a 5.65-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has a slightly larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Fairphone 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 632 chipset, offering slightly better multitasking capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 625 in the Redmi 5 Plus.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Fairphone's f/1.8 aperture may provide better low-light performance than the f/2.2 aperture of the Redmi.
- The Redmi 5 Plus has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Fairphone 3's 3040 mAh, which may result in longer usage between charges.
- Software-wise, the Fairphone 3 runs Android 9.0 with an upgrade path to Android 13, while the Redmi 5 Plus starts with Android 7.1.2 and is planned to upgrade to Android 10, offering a more modern software experience on the Fairphone.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Fairphone 3 being heavier and featuring a more utilitarian design compared to the Redmi's glass front and aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Fairphone 3
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
General
Release Date
2019, September 03
2018
Announced
2019, August 27
2018
Description
Modular phone with swappable components
Versions: Redmi 5 Plus (Global, China); Redmi Note 5 (India)
Display
Size
5.65"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~427 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0"
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3040 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3040 mAh, removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158 x 71.8 x 9.9 mm (6.22 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
189 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 13
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass