Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/10/2015 11:30 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:50 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) Compare Apple iPhone 5C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)	vs	13 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)54% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+326 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core66% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
640x1136 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels27% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+5.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
1510 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh105% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

8GB (5GB available)

eMMC 4.5

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532	Xiaomi Redmi Note LTE (1st generation), Xiaomi Hongmi Note
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013	8/7/2014
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 10	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 2225	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1507/A1529 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1533 CDMA/A1453 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1456 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1507 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1529 model LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)	TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1510 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	14 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	770 hours (32.1 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Redmi Note (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered