Realme 5s
#2403
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
#1334Category Breakdown
Realme 5s
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
Performance
73.180.6
Camera
64.253.8
Display
56.572.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
71.873.7
Connectivity
57.675.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.359.8
Summary
- The Realme 5s features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G has a slightly larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9 5G utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 800U, offering improved processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Redmi's additional ultrawide lens offers more versatility.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000mAh, but the Redmi supports faster 18W charging compared to the 10W of the Realme.
- The Realme 5s runs on Android 9.0 with Realme UI, while the Redmi Note 9 5G comes with Android 10 and MIUI 12, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass, but the Redmi Note 9 5G has Gorilla Glass 5, enhancing durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 5s
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
General
Release Date
2019
2020, November 26
Announced
2019, November 20
2020, November 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
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)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
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)
162 x 77.3 x 9.2 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
198 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Colors
Crystal Purple, Crystal Blue, Crystal Red
Gray, Green, Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (2CA) 450/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
5.1, 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, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass