Vivo V5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Vivo V5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/3/2018 1:02 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 8:26 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X Vivo V5 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) Compare Vivo V5 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? Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)

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 Vivo V5	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core85% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+368 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.99"9% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (23GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
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Model	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Other model names	BBK vivo V5 XE100 32GB 4GB RAM, vivo XE100	红米5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince
Country or region available	Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, (Global, International), Vietnam	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Vivo	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2016	2/22/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 153.8 millimeters (2.97 x 6.06 in)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	368 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 India model: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) Malaysia/Vietnam model: LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) Indonesia/Myanmar/Philippines/Thailand model: LTE 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 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
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
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: Gold, Gray • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • Funtouch OS 2.6 • Sony IMX376 front camera sensor • Hi-Fi sound • 24bit/192kHz audio • VoLTE	• 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
	Vivo V5	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered