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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) 33Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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01Point Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X
Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)

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!

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)} 33 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) vs iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+64GB (52GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (14GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.		vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)52%
Thinner		vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material		vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1080x2160 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+403 PPI144%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+5.99"71%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1219 mAh
+10W100%
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.		vs5W
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)34%
Lighter
15 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+8 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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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
ModelRedmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 5 AIεŒζ‘„ MET7S, MEE7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual CameraApple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date3/1/20186/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.99" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoiOS 3.0
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoiOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X256MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1		16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)		Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12
China version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Taiwan version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
VoLTE		Not supported
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, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.25Β΅m		3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity4000 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered11.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
β€’ 2.5D glass screen edge
β€’ 18:9 ratio screen
β€’ MIUI 9
β€’ Silicone case included
β€’ WiFi display, direct, hotspot		β€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ Audio/video player
β€’ Image editor
β€’ iCloud service
β€’ Google Maps
β€’ Twitter

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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