Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 5s vs Xiaomi Redmi 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/25/2019 5:13 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:45 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 7 X Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

4.1mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Xiaomi Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 5s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)

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!

16 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (118GB available)136% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+428 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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 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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+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
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5.15"	vs	+6.26"22% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP17% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 4.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP94% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 5s 2015711 4GB/128GB, Xiaomi Mi5S, Xiaomi 5s	Xiaomi Redmi 7 (64GB + 3GB RAM), Xiaomi onclite
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2016	3/1/2019
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.3 x 145.6 millimeters (2.77 x 5.73 in)	75.58 x 158.73 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.15" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	269 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 725Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	300/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Global)
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global version (M1810F6LG, M1810F6LI, M1810F6LH): UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China version (M1810F6LE): CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 VoLTE Global version (M1810F6LG, M1810F6LI, M1810F6LH): LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) China version (M1810F6LE): LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	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
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	4.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2688x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	2µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
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, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 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
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
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: Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • 3D Touch display • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging • VoLTE	• Colors: Lunar Red, Eclipse Black, Comet Blue • 19:9 display ratio • 450nit display brightness • MIUI 9
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (128GB)	Redmi 7 (64GB/3GB)
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