Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2021 3:44 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:45 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus X Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2438
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB) Compare Apple iPhone 13 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

4.1mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)

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22 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core
+512GB (490GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (55GB available)
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+477 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 4.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
5.4"	vs	+5.7"6% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2438 mAh	vs	+3800 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Other model names	iPhone 13 Mini (A2626, A2628, A2629, A2630, A2481)	Xiaomi 5s Plus 2016070 4GB/64GB, Xiaomi Mi5S Plus
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021	10/1/2016
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)	77.7 x 154.6 millimeters (3.06 x 6.09 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.4" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	477 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
System version	iOS 15	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 18	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 2.2GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 772513 (v9) Geekbench: 4681 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	512GB (490GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (55GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2628, A2629, A2630 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2626, A2481 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat12 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Sub6/mmWave A2626, A2628: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2629, A2630: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79) A2481: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.7µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	4.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2688x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	2µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2438 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, Red • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • LED notification • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	feature not registered