Category Breakdown
Realme 5s
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
Performance
73.183.1
Camera
64.284.4
Display
56.558.9
Battery
33.786.9
Build
71.895.4
Connectivity
57.667.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.363.1
Summary
- The Realme 5s features a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S 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 Mi Mix 2S is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 845 chipset, compared to the Snapdragon 665 in the Realme 5s, offering superior processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Realme 5s includes a 48 MP main sensor, whereas the Mi Mix 2S has a dual 12 MP setup with optical image stabilization, enhancing its photography performance.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Realme 5s at 5000 mAh, compared to the 3400 mAh in the Mi Mix 2S, although the latter supports wireless charging.
- Build quality favors the Mi Mix 2S with its ceramic back and aluminum frame, while the Realme 5s uses a plastic back and frame.
- Both devices run on Android 10 but with different user interfaces: Realme UI for the 5s and MIUI for the Mi Mix 2S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 5s
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019, November 20
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC37.5W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.37 in)
150.9 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm (5.94 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight
198 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Crystal Purple, Crystal Blue, Crystal Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.59 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, LTE (2CA) 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat18 1200/100 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

