Xiaomi Mi 5c
#3733
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
#4060Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 5c
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
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 Xiaomi Mi 5c features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum back, weighing 135g, while the Xiaomi Redmi Y3 is larger and heavier at 180g, utilizing a plastic back and frame.
- The Mi 5c has a 5.15-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering higher pixel density compared to the Redmi Y3's 6.26-inch display at 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 5c is powered by the Xiaomi Surge S1 chipset, while the Redmi Y3 uses the Snapdragon 632, both with 3GB RAM.
- The camera systems are similar with 12 MP rear sensors, but the Redmi Y3 has a significantly higher 32 MP front camera and supports video recording at 60fps with gyro-EIS.
- The Redmi Y3 also boasts a larger 4000mAh battery compared to the Mi 5c's 2860mAh, though it charges at a lower rate of 10W.
- Software-wise, the Mi 5c runs on Android 7.1 with MIUI 8, while the Redmi Y3 offers Android 9.0 with MIUI 12, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 5c
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
For China
For India
Display
Size
5.15"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Xiaomi Surge S1
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPU
Mali-T860MP4
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1.25µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2860 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2860 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
144.4 x 69.7 x 7.1 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.28 in)
158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
135 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Elegant Blue, Bold Red, Prime Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), MIUI 8
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), MIUI 8
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
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
Yes
Yes