Apple iPhone XS (256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)

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

9/15/2018 6:46 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:59 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X Apple iPhone XS (256GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2658
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB) Compare Apple iPhone XS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS (256GB)

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23 Advantages Apple iPhone XS (256GB)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+256GB (244GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1125x2436 pixels164% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+463 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+5.8"2% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP100% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+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
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 7.1MP40% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)13% Lighter
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
2658 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Other model names	iPhone Xs A1920, A2097, A2098, A2100	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 4GB RAM) MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018	12/1/2017
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, 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 XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.8" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	463 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
System version	iOS 12	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 18	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-Core)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 346379 (v7) Geekbench: 11472 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (244GB available) NVMe (SSD)	32GB (23GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	150/50 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	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	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2100 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1920/A2100 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2097 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2098 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)	LTE Cat4 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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	32mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2658 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID	• Colors: Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic frame • Aluminum back • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.1 • Silicone case included • Fast battery charging 5V/2A • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered