Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Mate7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.258.2
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Mate7 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has a slightly smaller 5.99-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mate7 is powered by the Kirin 925 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 5 utilizes the more efficient Snapdragon 636, offering better performance and multitasking capabilities.
- The Mate7's rear camera is 13 MP, while the Redmi Note 5 has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Mate7 at 4100 mAh and the Redmi Note 5 at 4000 mAh, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices have a premium build with aluminum frames, though the Redmi Note 5 is slightly lighter.
- Software-wise, the Mate7 runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to 6.0), while the Redmi Note 5 operates on Android 8.0 with MIUI 9, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Mate7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
N/A
For China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand
Display
Size
6"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 925 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-T628MP4
Adreno 509
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157 x 81 x 7.9 mm (6.18 x 3.19 x 0.31 in)
158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
185 g
181 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian black, Moonlight silver, Amber gold
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Nano-SIM (MT7-TL10)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 9
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 9
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

