Huawei Y5II
#4575
Xiaomi Redmi 2
#4498Category Breakdown
Huawei Y5II
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Performance
46.348.0
Camera
24.219.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.420.4
Build
67.982.2
Connectivity
38.648.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.533.0
Summary
- The Huawei Y5II features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 2 has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Y5II is powered by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset, whereas the Redmi 2 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, both with 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 2 supports 1080p video recording compared to the Y5II's 720p.
- They both have a 2200 mAh battery, but the Redmi 2 supports faster 10W charging.
- The Y5II runs on Android 5.1 with EMUI 3.1, while the Redmi 2 operates on Android 4.4.4 with MIUI 6.0, indicating a difference in software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y5II
Xiaomi Redmi 2
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
Also known as Huawei Y5 2, Huawei Honor 5, Huawei Honor Play 5, Huawei Honor 5 Play
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 2
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm) - 4G modelMediatek MT6582 - 3G model
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 - 4G modelQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - 3G model
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2 - 4G modelMali-400MP2 - 3G model
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.8 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
Weight
135 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Obsidian Black, Arctic White, Sand Gold, Rose Pink, Sky Blue
Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, 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 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass