Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) vs Apple iPhone 5S (32GB)

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

4/29/2018 11:23 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:05 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 5S X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Apple iPhone 5S (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)

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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	vs	8 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (32GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)124% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+720x1440 pixels43% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+5.7"43% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(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) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+3300 mAh112% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1560 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)22% More internal storage for applications and files
157 grams (5.5 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)40% Lighter
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
282 PPI	vs	+326 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.2 (aperture)

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
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Model	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Other model names	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 3GB RAM) MDT1, MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy	Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region available	China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, (Global, International), Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	12/1/2017	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 14341
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	32GB (28GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China/Taiwan version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	A1453/A1533 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1453/A1533 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO A1457/A1530 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 China/Taiwan 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 Cat3 A1453 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1533 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1457 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1530 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 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	GPRS, EDGE, 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
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.5µm 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	1560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (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: 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: Black, White, Gold • Touch ID • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)