Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 SE (India)
Performance
67.577.7
Camera
92.663.1
Display
84.381.1
Battery
84.833.7
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
63.162.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
54.957.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note5 features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 SE has a larger 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Note5 is powered by the Exynos 7420 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 11 SE utilizes the Mediatek Helio G95, with the latter offering more RAM options.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Note5 having a 16 MP rear camera and the Redmi Note 11 SE boasting a 64 MP setup, including ultrawide and macro lenses.
- Battery life favors the Redmi Note 11 SE with a 5000 mAh capacity compared to the Note5's 3000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 33W.
- Software-wise, the Note5 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to Nougat), while the Redmi Note 11 SE operates on Android 11 with MIUI 12.5, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 SE (India)
General
Release Date
2015
2022, August 24
Announced
2015
2022, August 24
Description
Versions: N920V (Verizon); N920P (Sprint); N920R (US Cellular)
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.43"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED, 450 nits (typ), 700 nits (HBM), 1100 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-T760MP8
Mali-G76 MC4
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless
33W wired, 54% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm (6.32 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
Weight
171 g
178.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Sapphire, White Pearl
Thunder Purple, Cosmic White, Shadow Black, Bifrost Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (3CA), EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

