Category Breakdown
Nokia C31
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Performance
61.671.3
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.558.9
Battery
36.028.1
Build
65.893.2
Connectivity
45.650.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.843.4
Summary
- The Nokia C31 features a larger 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C31 is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, which is less capable than the Snapdragon 636 found in the Redmi Note 5 Pro.
- The camera setup on the C31 includes a 13 MP main sensor, while the Redmi Note 5 Pro offers a 12 MP main sensor paired with a 5 MP depth sensor, along with a significantly better 20 MP selfie camera.
- The C31 boasts a larger 5050 mAh battery compared to the 4000 mAh battery of the Redmi Note 5 Pro, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- In terms of build quality, the C31 has a plastic frame and back, whereas the Redmi Note 5 Pro features a more premium aluminum back and frame.
- Lastly, the C31 runs on Android 12, while the Redmi Note 5 Pro originally shipped with Android 7.1.2 but is upgradable to Android 9.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C31
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
General
Release Date
2022, September 01
2018
Announced
2022, September 01
2018, February 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.75"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 509
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5050 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5050 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
169.2 x 78 x 8.6 mm (6.66 x 3.07 x 0.34 in)
158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
200 g
181 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Charcoal, Mint, Cyan
Black, Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, Lake Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 0.33 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / 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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
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 12
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

