Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB) vs Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)

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

7/11/2017 10:05 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:50 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 5C X Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

4.1mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Apple iPhone 5C (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 5s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)

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25 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core136% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels185% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+428 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+5.15"29% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.3" inches39% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 4.1MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh112% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1510 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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 a/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
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+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	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)27% More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)10% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 5s 2015711 4GB/32GB, Xiaomi Mi5S, Xiaomi 5s	Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	10/1/2016	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.3 x 145.6 millimeters (2.77 x 5.73 in)	59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.15" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 2225
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (28GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	100/50 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 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1507/A1529 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1533 CDMA/A1453 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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 Cat3 A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1456 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1507 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1529 model LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	4.1 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2688x1536 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	2µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	1510 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging • VoLTE	• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	iPhone 5C (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)