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

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

6/14/2018 12:35 AM, updated: 7/8/2020 8:57 PM

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

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points HTC Desire (A8183) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	vs	3 Advantages HTC Desire (A8183)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X10 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	576MB LPDDR
+64GB (52GB available)352 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (151MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)47% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+403 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	252 PPI
+5.99"62% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(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	vs	LED flash
+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G 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	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh186% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 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	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)34% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+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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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	Desire (A8183)
Other model names	红米Note 5 AI MEC7S, MEG7S, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera	HTC Desire A8183, HTC Bravo
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Xiaomi	HTC
Release date	3/1/2018	4/1/2010
Depth	8.1 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)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPU	Octa-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	576MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	512MB (151MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 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, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.25µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)	HTC Desire (A8183)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White • Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update • Optical mouse (Touchpad) • HTC Sense UI • 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 registered	feature not registered