Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (32GB) vs OnePlus 5 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs OnePlus 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/6/2020 11:16 PM, updated: 5/27/2020 2:32 PM

Compare OnePlus 5 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (32GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Removable)

28Points OnePlus 5 (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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!

3 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	vs	28 Advantages OnePlus 5 (64GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+64GB (53GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)5% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP181% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+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) 5MP	vs	+(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
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3060 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+20W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
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Model	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime	OnePlus 5 A5000 6GB RAM, One Plus 5
Country or region available	China, (Global, International)	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	OnePlus
Release date	8/1/2015	6/1/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)	74.1 x 154.2 millimeters (2.92 x 6.07 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Optic AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6795T Helio X10 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz 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 controller	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 5.0	64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP standard f/2.636mm1/2.8"1.0µm1.6x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 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/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm 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	Digital and optical 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 Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3060 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	144 hours (6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 7	• 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 Note 2 (32GB)	OnePlus 5 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered