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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) vs Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India) vs Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) 24Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)

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 (India MEI7 32GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) vs Droid RAZR MAXX} 4 Advantages Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (23GB available)77%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
vs8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+368 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+5.99"39%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+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)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
180 grams (6.3 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)24%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLED AdvancedAdvantage
Super AMOLED Advanced display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 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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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
 
ModelRedmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Droid RAZR MAXX
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB + 3GB) MEI7 (India), Xiaomi VinceVerizon Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX XT912, Spyder Max
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date2/22/20181/26/2012
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)68.9 x 130.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.15 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsPlastic body, glass front
Back: KEVLAR
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED Advanced
Screen size5.99" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)368 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR UI

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
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 / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat3 (13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9.5
• Silicone case included
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot
• Colors: Black
• 16GB microSD included
CDMA/GSM Dual-mode
• Docking connector
• HDMI 1.3
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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