Nokia 5
#4073
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
#4118Category Breakdown
Nokia 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Performance
56.158.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.225.2
Build
77.684.6
Connectivity
52.853.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.436.1
Summary
- The Nokia 5 features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass front, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has a plastic back and frame.
- In terms of display, the Nokia 5 has a 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, whereas the Redmi Note 2 offers a larger 5.5-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- Performance-wise, the Nokia 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset, while the Redmi Note 2 utilizes the more powerful Helio X10, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Note 2's camera has a slightly wider aperture.
- The Nokia 5 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the Redmi Note 2's battery is slightly larger at 3060 mAh and supports faster charging.
- Software-wise, the Nokia 5 runs on a more recent version of Android (7.1.1) compared to the older MIUI 7 on the Redmi Note 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
General
Release Date
2017, July 17
2015
Announced
2017, February 26
2015
Description
For Global market
Also known as Redmi Note 2 Prime
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2 Prime
GPU
Adreno 505
PowerVR G6200
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard), 32GB 2GB RAM (Prime)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - Chinese version only
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3060 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3060 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
152 x 76 x 8.3 mm (5.98 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
160 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
White, blue, yellow, pink, mint green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.34 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass