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Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB) 22Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X
5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB)

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Redmi 5 (16GB)} 22 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB) vs Lumia 535 (RM-1089)} 3 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)148%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+720x1440 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+282 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs220 PPI
+5.7"14%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (848x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) WVGA (848x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1905 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+146 grams (5.11 ounces)8%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 5MP
+16 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
ModelRedmi 5 (16GB)Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Other model names紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 dual MDE1 (16GB + 2GB RAM), Xiaomi RosyNokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091
Country or region availableChinaSpainHong KongIndiaIndonesiaItalySingaporeThailandVietnam
China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandXiaomiMicrosoft
Release date12/1/201712/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China/Taiwan version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
China version:
LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
India/Italy/Thailand/Vietnam version:
LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41)
Spain/Singapore/Indonesia version:
LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)WVGA (848x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-L4A
Battery capacity3300 mAh1905 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered13 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• 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
• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue
Microsoft Cortana
• OneDrive 15GB

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 5 (16GB)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
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