Category Breakdown
Gionee F205
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Performance
49.758.5
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.626.1
Build
77.888.6
Connectivity
44.252.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.838.0
Summary
- The Gionee F205 features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 5 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Gionee is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Redmi 5 utilizes a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Gionee F205 offering an 8 MP rear camera and 720p video recording, compared to the Redmi 5's 12 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is also notable, with the Gionee F205 having a 2670 mAh battery, while the Redmi 5 has a larger 3300 mAh battery and supports 10W charging.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, but the Gionee uses Amigo 5, while the Redmi 5 operates on MIUI 11, which may affect the software experience.
- Build quality shows the Gionee F205 with an aluminum frame and glass front, while the Redmi 5 combines glass (Gorilla Glass) and a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gionee F205
Xiaomi Redmi 5
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
N/A
For China; India
Display
Size
5.45"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2670 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2670 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.4 x 70.7 x 8 mm (5.84 x 2.78 x 0.31 in)
151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
135.6 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gold, Red, Blue
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.53 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), Amigo 5
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

