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Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 3 (2015811)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 3 X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) 11Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Xiaomi Redmi 3 (2015811) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)} 11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) vs Redmi 3 (2015811)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 3 (2015811)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (23GB available)130%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+720x1440 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+5.7"14%
Larger screen
vs5"
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)9%
Lighter
282 PPIvs+294 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3300 mAhvs+4100 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

28 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 5MP
+21 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 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
ModelRedmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
Other model names紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 3GB RAM) MDT1, MDE1, Xiaomi RosyXiaomi Hongmi 3, Xiaomi Redmi 3 Dual Sim 2015811
Country or region availableChinaSpainHong KongIndiaIndonesiaItalySingaporeThailandTaiwan(Global, International)Vietnam
China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, (Global, International), Vietnam
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date12/1/20171/11/2016
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)69.6 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
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
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 800/1900, 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
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 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 A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh4100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby288 hours (12 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Dark Gray, Silver, Gold, Classic Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal body
• Xiaomi MIUI 7.0
• Qualcomm Fast battery charging
• PDAF technology on camera
• Beidou GPS
• nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 3 (2015811)
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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