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Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 4X (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 4X X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) 06Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Xiaomi Redmi 4X (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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35 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
32GB (23GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
ModelRedmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
Other model names紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 3GB RAM) MDT1, MDE1, Xiaomi RosyXiaomi Hongmi 4X 3GB RAM 32GB, MAE136, MAT136
Country or region availableChinaSpainHong KongIndiaIndonesiaItalySingaporeThailandTaiwan(Global, International)Vietnam
China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, (Global, International), Vietnam
(Global, International)ChinaIndiaMalaysiaPakistan
(Global, International), China, India, Malaysia, Pakistan
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date12/1/20175/1/2017
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)70 x 139.2 millimeters (2.76 x 5.48 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.7% (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 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 505
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
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
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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
Global model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
India model:
UMTS 900/2100
China model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
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 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, 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 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
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 size1.25Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
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 4X (32GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
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)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh4100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired 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 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
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: Black, Gold
• MIUI 8
• 450nit screen
• VoLTE
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)Redmi 4X (32GB)
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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