Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G630
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Performance
39.258.5
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.926.1
Build
0.288.6
Connectivity
35.752.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.338.0
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G630 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 5 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a more modern 18:9 aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the G630 is powered by a Snapdragon 200 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Redmi 5 utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 450 with an octa-core CPU, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the G630 is an 8 MP rear shooter compared to the Redmi 5's 12 MP rear camera, which also supports 1080p video recording, enhancing photography options.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the G630 at 2000 mAh and the Redmi 5 at 3300 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the G630 on Android 4.3 and EMUI Lite 2, while the Redmi 5 operates on Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 11, offering a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the G630 has a plastic body, while the Redmi 5 combines glass and aluminum, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G630
Xiaomi Redmi 5
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
N/A
For China; India
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 302
Adreno 506
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 71.7 x 7.8 mm (5.63 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
160 g
157 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.53 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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 4.3 (Jelly Bean), EMUI Lite 2
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

