Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)

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

6/14/2018 12:14 AM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:49 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)

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 Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core186% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)17% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
316 PPI	vs	+403 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.65"	vs	+5.99"29% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1850 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh116% 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.
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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
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Model	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Verizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro	红米Note 5 AI双摄 MET7S, MEE7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	12/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011	3/1/2018
Depth	9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)	75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.65" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	316 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	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
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	150 hours (6.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered