Xiaomi Redmi 5
#4061
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
#4062Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 5 features a slightly smaller 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Redmi S2 has a 5.99-inch display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi S2 is powered by the Snapdragon 625 chipset, offering a higher CPU clock speed at 2.0 GHz compared to the 1.8 GHz of the Snapdragon 450 in the Redmi 5, and it also has more RAM options.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Redmi S2 includes a secondary depth sensor and supports gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- The Redmi 5 has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the 3080 mAh battery in the Redmi S2, but both support 10W charging.
- In terms of software, the Redmi 5 runs Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 11, while the Redmi S2 ships with Android 8.1 and is upgradable to Android 9 with MIUI 12, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
For China; India
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Y2 in India
Display
Size
5.7"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm (6.33 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
157 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Mesmerising Blue, Stunning Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
N/A
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 12
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
Yes