Sharp Aquos S2
#3729
Xiaomi Redmi 5
#4061Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos S2
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.957.3
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos S2 features a more premium build with a glass front and back along with an aluminum frame, weighing 140g, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 5's glass front and plastic back, weighing 157g.
- The Aquos S2 has a higher resolution 5.5" display at 1080 x 2040 pixels (~420 ppi) versus the 5.7" display of the Redmi 5 at 720 x 1440 pixels (~282 ppi).
- In terms of performance, the Aquos S2 is powered by the Snapdragon 630, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 450 in the Redmi 5.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the S2's f/1.8 aperture allows for better low-light performance compared to the f/2.2 aperture of the Redmi 5.
- The Redmi 5 has a larger 3300mAh battery compared to the 3020mAh in the Aquos S2, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Aquos S2 runs on Android 7.1.1, while the Redmi 5 operates on Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 11, offering a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos S2
Xiaomi Redmi 5
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
For China; India
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2040 pixels, 17:9 ratio (~420 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) - 64/4GBQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) - 128/6GB
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53) - 64/4GBOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) - 128/6GB
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 508 - 64/4GBAdreno 512 - 128/6GB
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1/3.2", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF8 MP
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141.8 x 72 x 7.9 mm (5.58 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
140 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Green
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes