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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) vs HTC Desire (A8183)

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

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Compare HTC Desire X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) 23Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)

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Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) vs Desire (A8183)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire (A8183)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X10 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs576MB LPDDR
+64GB (52GB available)352 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (151MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)47%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+403 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+5.99"62%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+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
vsLED flash
+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh186%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+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)
(dedicated slot)
+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, Flash player
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)34%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
ModelRedmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)Desire (A8183)
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 5 AI MEC7S, MEG7S, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual CameraHTC Desire A8183, HTC Bravo
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong KongTaiwan
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiHTC
Release date3/1/20184/1/2010
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.99" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
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 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X576MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512MB (151MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps7.2/2 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 850/2100
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, HSUPA
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/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.25Β΅m
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
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/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
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 supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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, Brown, Silver, White
β€’ Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update
β€’ Optical mouse (Touchpad)
β€’ HTC Sense UI
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)HTC Desire (A8183)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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