Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
#2815
ZTE nubia Z17s
#2953Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
ZTE nubia Z17s
Performance
64.380.2
Camera
53.838.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.125.4
Build
90.477.6
Connectivity
51.068.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.044.9
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.25 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
Aurora Blue, Black Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass