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Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB) vs OnePlus 5 (64GB)

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

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Compare OnePlus 5 X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB) 03Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 5 (64GB)

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!

Redmi 5 (16GB)} 3 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB) vs 5 (64GB)} 24 Advantages OnePlus 5 (64GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+5.7"4%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (53GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+153 grams (5.36 ounces)3%
Lighter
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage
Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
282 PPIvs+401 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP199%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 7.1.2 Nougatvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
ModelRedmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Other model names紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 dual MDE1 (16GB + 2GB RAM), Xiaomi RosyOnePlus 5 A5000 6GB RAM, One Plus 5
Country or region availableChinaSpainHong KongIndiaIndonesiaItalySingaporeThailandVietnam
China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
(Global, International)CanadaUSA(Europe)Hong KongIndiaTaiwan
(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, Taiwan
BrandXiaomiOnePlus
Release date12/1/20176/1/2017
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)74.1 x 154.2 millimeters (2.92 x 6.07 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOptic AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)64GB (53GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 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
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)
LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
20MP standard f/2.636mm1/2.8"1.0µm1.6x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standby288 hours (12 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
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: Midnight Black, Slate Gray, Soft Gold
• LED notification (RGB)
• Oxygen OS 4.5.8
• 2.5D curved glass
• Dirac HD sound
• Dash Charge
• Sony IMX 398 back camera
• Sony IMX 371 front camera

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 5 (16GB)OnePlus 5 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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