Xiaomi Redmi 5
#3860
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
#3200Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
Performance
58.564.3
Camera
19.146.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
26.125.3
Build
88.682.6
Connectivity
52.947.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.043.1
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
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, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Mesmerising Blue, Stunning Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.53 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass