Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) vs Apple iPhone 6S (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Apple iPhone 6S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 11:23 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:06 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 6S X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Apple iPhone 6S (16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1715
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 6S (16GB)

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!

11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	vs	12 Advantages Apple iPhone 6S (16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.51GHz 64bit Dual-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4
+32GB (23GB available)92% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+720x1440 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	750x1334 pixels
+5.7"21% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(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)
+3300 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1715 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
157 grams (5.5 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)10% Lighter
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)8% 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/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage 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 supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 12MP

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.2 (aperture)

(front) 5MP

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
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Model	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
Other model names	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 3GB RAM) MDT1, MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy	iPhone 6s A1633, iPhone 6s A1688 CDMA
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	9/25/2015, Announced: 9/9/2015
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)	67.1 x 138.3 millimeters (2.64 x 5.44 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 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 6S (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	750x1334 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Sapphire Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL0898) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.51GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2195 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	16GB (12GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
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	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 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
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	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat6 A1633 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) A1688 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 6S (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x2592 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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	1.22µm 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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 6S (16GB)
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, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	1715 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
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: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold • Oleophobic coating • Touch ID v2 • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • 3D Touch display • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	iPhone 6S (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.14W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)