Xiaomi Redmi 5
#3860
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
#2860Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
Performance
58.566.8
Camera
19.146.8
Display
56.556.5
Battery
26.128.1
Build
88.687.9
Connectivity
52.950.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.045.6
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
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, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Elegant Blue, Bold Red, Prime Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.53 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass