Tecno Pop 5 (BD2) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)

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

10/15/2021 10:53 AM, updated: 10/23/2021 4:53 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X Tecno Pop 5 (BD2) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

720x1560

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB) Compare Tecno Pop 5 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? Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/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!

7 Advantages Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
+720x1560 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+6.1"7% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)140% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (23GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)24% Lighter
9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)24% Thinner
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 12MP138% Higher resolution main camera
f/3.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)36% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

282 PPI

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
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Model	Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Other model names	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2, 16GB+1GB) 4000mAh	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 4GB RAM) MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Tecno	Xiaomi
Release date	7/26/2021	12/1/2017
Depth	9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 157.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.21 in)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731E (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T820 MP1 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC	32GB (23GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/3.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	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: Ice Lake Green, Obsidian Black, Ice Blue • Android Go edition • HIOS 7.5 • Silicon case included • WiFi hotspot	• 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
	Tecno Pop 5 (BD2)	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