Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
#3162
ZTE nubia Z17s
#3028Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
ZTE nubia Z17s
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.048.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.4
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus features a larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z17s has a slightly smaller 5.73-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 5 Plus is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset, whereas the nubia Z17s utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 835, offering superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the nubia Z17s includes a secondary 23 MP lens for enhanced photography options.
- The Redmi 5 Plus has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3100 mAh battery of the nubia Z17s, but the latter supports faster 26W charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Redmi 5 Plus using a glass front and aluminum/plastic back, while the nubia Z17s features Gorilla Glass on both the front and back.
- Software-wise, both devices run Android Nougat, but the Redmi 5 Plus has a planned upgrade to Android 10, while the nubia Z17s operates on nubia UI 5.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
ZTE nubia Z17s
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Versions: Redmi 5 Plus (Global, China); Redmi Note 5 (India)
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
5.73"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2040 pixels, 17:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, dual pixel PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF23 MP, f/2.0, AF, 2x lossless zoom
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.25 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
26W wired, QC4, 50% in 25 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
147.5 x 72.7 x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.86 x 0.33 in)
Weight
180 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
Aurora Blue, Black Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5.1
OS Version
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No