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Huawei Ascend G630

Huawei Ascend G630

#5825
Xiaomi Redmi 5

Xiaomi Redmi 5

#3860

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