TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between TP-Link Neffos C5L vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/14/2018 12:14 AM, updated: 7/8/2020 8:57 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) Compare TP-Link Neffos C5L 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!

3 Advantages TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	vs	21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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)
1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core155% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)25% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
218 PPI	vs	+403 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.99"33% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% 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
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 13MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Neffos C5L LTE Dual-Sim, TP601A, TP601B, TP601C	红米Note 5 AI双摄 MET7S, MEE7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil	(Global, International), China
Brand	TP-Link	Xiaomi
Release date	4/1/2016	3/1/2018
Depth	10.15 millimeters (0.4 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.7 x 136 millimeters (2.67 x 5.35 in)	75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	218 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 304	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/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) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS TP601A: 900/2100 TP601B: 850/900/2100 TP601C: 900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 TP601A: (Bands 1,3,7,8,20) TP601B: (Bands 1,3,5,7,28) TP601C: (Bands 2,4,7,28)	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	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
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
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
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Dark gray, Pearl white	• 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
	TP-Link Neffos C5L (4G LTE)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered