Google Pixel 2 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/3/2018 1:02 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X Google Pixel 2 (64GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) Compare Google Pixel 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 2 (64GB)

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!

24 Advantages Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)135% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+441 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	368 PPI
+(back) 12.2MP2% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo 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) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+10.5W5% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+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
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP67 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
5"	vs	+5.99"20% Larger screen
2700 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh48% 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.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	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

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 2 G011A, HTC Walleye	红米5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Google	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2017	2/22/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.7 x 145.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.74 in)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	368 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 6437 (v4.4) GFXBench: 26fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/75 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE
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, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10.5W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
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: Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.5 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 2 (64GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
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