Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Mate7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.258.9
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Mate7 features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a slightly smaller 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mate7 is powered by the Kirin 925 chipset with 2GB or 3GB of RAM, whereas the Redmi Note 5 Pro utilizes the Snapdragon 636 with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM, offering superior multitasking capabilities.
- The Mate7's rear camera is 13 MP, compared to the dual-camera setup of the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which includes a 12 MP main sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor, enhancing portrait photography.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Mate7 at 4100 mAh and the Redmi Note 5 Pro at 4000 mAh, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices are built with glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the Redmi Note 5 Pro is slightly lighter.
- The Mate7 runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to 6.0), while the Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with Android 7.1.2 (upgradable to Android 9), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Mate7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018, February 14
Description
N/A
N/A
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
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/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
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, QC2
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, Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, Lake Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Nano-SIM (MT7-TL10)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / 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 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 11
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

