Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Mate7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Performance
59.266.9
Camera
19.127.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.328.1
Build
76.292.8
Connectivity
59.053.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.642.8
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
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, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Obsidian black, Moonlight silver, Amber gold
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.79 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

