Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
#3162Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
Performance
56.560.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.059.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus features a glass front and aluminum back, providing a premium build quality, while the Redmi 5 Plus has a similar design but uses a plastic back, making it slightly heavier.
- The Mi 5s Plus has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the Redmi 5 Plus offers a slightly larger 5.99-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 5s Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, which outperforms the Snapdragon 625 in the Redmi 5 Plus.
- The camera on the Mi 5s Plus includes a dual 13 MP setup, while the Redmi 5 Plus has a single 12 MP camera, though the latter offers a higher resolution selfie camera at 5 MP compared to the Mi 5s Plus's 4 MP.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi 5 Plus at 4000 mAh versus 3800 mAh in the Mi 5s Plus, but the latter supports faster charging at 18W compared to 10W.
- Software-wise, the Mi 5s Plus runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to Oreo), while the Redmi 5 Plus comes with Nougat and a planned upgrade to Android 10, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: Redmi 5 Plus (Global, China); Redmi Note 5 (India)
Display
Size
5.7"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.2 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP B/W, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera
4 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
5 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.6 x 77.7 x 8 mm (6.09 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
168 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes