Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (16GB) vs Lenovo S5 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Lenovo S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 9:55 PM, updated: 6/17/2021 1:34 AM

Compare Lenovo S5 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Lenovo S5 (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo S5 (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!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	vs	19 Advantages Lenovo S5 (64GB)
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4050 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
164 grams (5.74 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)6% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.7"4% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP62% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(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
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
10W	vs	+15W50% 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.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
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.

27 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 3 Pro (Qualcomm), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015112)	联想S5, Lenovo S5 4GB RAM + 64GB PABX0002CN, PABX0007CN
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Lenovo
Release date	1/1/2016	3/1/2018
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in)	73.5 x 154 millimeters (2.89 x 6.06 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (64GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB 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 Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/100 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	2015112 version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 2015116 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 2015112 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) 2015116 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 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, 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 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (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	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
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 Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4050 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	15W (5V/3A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	264 hours (11 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (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: Silver, Gray, Gold • Xiaomi MIUI 7.0	• Colors: Midnight Black, Flame Red, Fine gold • 2.5D glass screen • ZUI 3.7
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 3 (16GB)	Lenovo S5 (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