Huawei Y5II
#5163
Xiaomi Redmi Go
#5190Category Breakdown
Huawei Y5II
Xiaomi Redmi Go
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.455.4
Summary
- The Huawei Y5II and Xiaomi Redmi Go both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Redmi Go has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi Go is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, offering a marginally faster CPU compared to the Mediatek MT6735P in the Y5II.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Go can record video at 1080p, while the Y5II is limited to 720p.
- The Redmi Go also has a larger battery capacity at 3000 mAh compared to the Y5II's 2200 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Y5II runs on Android 5.1 with EMUI 3.1, whereas the Redmi Go operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
- Both phones have similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the dimensions and weight differ slightly.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y5II
Xiaomi Redmi Go
General
Release Date
2016
2019
Announced
2016
2019
Description
Also known as Huawei Y5 2, Huawei Honor 5, Huawei Honor Play 5, Huawei Honor 5 Play
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm) - 4G modelMediatek MT6582 - 3G model
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 - 4G modelQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - 3G model
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2 - 4G modelMali-400MP2 - 3G model
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.8 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
135 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian Black, Arctic White, Sand Gold, Rose Pink, Sky Blue
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes