Xiaomi Redmi 5
#4061
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
#4060Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
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 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Y3 has a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset, whereas the Redmi Y3 utilizes the more capable Snapdragon 632.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Y3 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor and offers video recording at 1080p@60fps with gyro-EIS, compared to the Redmi 5's 30fps.
- The Redmi Y3 also boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3300 mAh in the Redmi 5.
- For software, the Redmi 5 runs on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) with MIUI 11, while the Redmi Y3 comes with Android 9.0 (Pie) and is planned for an upgrade to Android 10 with MIUI 12, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Redmi Y3 featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, while the Redmi 5 has Gorilla Glass on the front but a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
For China; India
For India
Display
Size
5.7"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 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)
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
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, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 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)
158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
157 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Elegant Blue, Bold Red, Prime Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, 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