Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
#3063
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
#3729Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Performance
72.760.9
Camera
38.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
27.129.1
Build
92.294.9
Connectivity
67.555.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.038.9
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the 5.5-inch display of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, which also has the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 5s Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 650 in the Redmi Note 3.
- The camera system on the Mi 5s Plus includes a dual 13 MP rear setup, while the Redmi Note 3 has a single 16 MP rear camera, providing different photographic capabilities.
- The Mi 5s Plus has a 3800 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the 4050 mAh battery in the Redmi Note 3, which may offer longer usage time.
- Both devices run MIUI, but the Mi 5s Plus starts with a newer version of Android, allowing for a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum backs, although the Mi 5s Plus is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
General
Release Date
2016
2016, March 03
Announced
2016
2016, January 14
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.2 GHz Kryo)
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 510
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard version), 32GB 3GB RAM (High/Special version)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP B/W, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
4050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.6 x 77.7 x 8 mm (6.09 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
168 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Silver, Gray, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
0.49 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE 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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass