Nokia 2.1
#3548
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
#3063Category Breakdown
Nokia 2.1
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Performance
49.272.7
Camera
15.438.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.127.1
Build
74.492.2
Connectivity
49.067.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
40.244.0
Summary
- The Nokia 2.1 features a plastic back and aluminum frame, while the Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has a glass front and aluminum back, giving the latter a more premium feel.
- The 5.5-inch display of the Nokia has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the 5.7-inch display of the Xiaomi with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better clarity on the Mi 5s Plus.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 5s Plus is powered by a Snapdragon 821 chipset with significantly higher processing power than the Snapdragon 425 in the Nokia.
- The camera system on the Mi 5s Plus is also superior, featuring a dual 13 MP setup capable of 4K video, while the Nokia has an 8 MP rear camera limited to 720p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Nokia at 4000 mAh versus 3800 mAh in the Xiaomi, but the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run Android, with the Nokia on a lighter Go edition and the Xiaomi utilizing MIUI, which offers a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 2.1
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.2 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 530
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP B/W, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.6 x 77.6 x 9.7 mm (6.05 x 3.06 x 0.38 in)
154.6 x 77.7 x 8 mm (6.09 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
174 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10.0, Android One
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer