Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Redmi Note 5: what’s different

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Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Redmi Note 5: what’s different what’s different

by abhi news

“The Redmi 5 comes as an impressive upgrade over its predecessor, but how does it fare against its bigger sibling?”

Xiaomi, fondly known as the Apple of China, recently embraced the 18:9 display standard on its budget offerings with the launch of the Redmi Note 5 (review) and Redmi Note 5 Pro (review). Now, the brand has gone ahead and released a more affordable sibling in the form of the Redmi 5 in the country. While the latest launch comes as a successor to the Redmi 4 (review), it has less in common with its predecessor and more with the Redmi Note 5. We pitch the device against its bigger sibling to see which of the two is best suited for your requirements. 

Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Redmi Note 5: what’s different

There are quite a few differences between these two handsets as the Redmi 5 is basically the Redmi Note 5 on a budget and as such, there have been few cost-cutting measures. While both smartphones come with 18:9 displays, the similarity ends here. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 ships with a 5.7-inch display bearing HD+ resolution, whereas the Redmi Note 5 flaunts a bigger 5.99-inch display with a sharper full HD+ resolution.

Moving on to the performance, the Redmi 5 is fuelled by a Snapdragon 450 chip, while Redmi Note 5 comes equipped with the Snapdragon 625, which is more powerful. Additionally, the Redmi Note 5 is powered by a 4,000mAh battery as compared to 3,300mAh unit on the Redmi 5.

Coming to the variants, the Redmi Note 5 is available in two variants offering different RAM and storage capacities – 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB. On the other hand, the Redmi 5 is being offered in 2GB + 16GB, 3GB + 32GB, and 4GB + 64GB models. 

Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Redmi Note 5: the similarities

To start with, if you were to hold both these smartphones without knowing which is which, you will be hard-pressed to tell them apart. Both Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 flaunt similar metal-unibody designs, with similar positioning for the fingerprint scanner, camera module, LED flash, and other ports and controls.

Moving on, both handsets seem to share the imaging prowess as well, since both of them feature 12-megapixel primary cameras with f/2.2 and PDAF. There is one difference though, which is the presence of dual-tone LED flash on Redmi Note 5 compared to a single LED flash on the Redmi 5. Further, both smartphones get 5-megapixel selfie shooters. Other similarities include the Android 7.1.2 Nougat-based MIUI and connectivity options. 

Verdict

By now, it is pretty clear that the new Redmi 5 is just an toned-down version of the bigger sibling with a less powerful processor and battery, and a smaller display. With prices starting Rs 7,999 for the base variant, the Redmi 5 has been priced quite affordably as well.In case you are on a tight budget and looking for a relatively more compact smartphone, the Redmi 5 will serve you well. However, if you are considering the top-end variant of the Redmi 5, it could make more sense to opt for the 3GB variant of the Redmi Note 5 instead, which is priced slightly lower but offers a more powerful processor and a bigger display. In the end, it all boils down to how much you are willing to spend and your requirements based on expected usage.

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