Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

49 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
VS
37 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S Manufactured in April, 2021, with display 6.43 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G95, vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Manufactured in February, 2018 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 636. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
  • Larger display: 6.43in
  • Higher pixel density: 409ppi
  • Lighter design: 178.8g vs 180g
  • Higher battery capacity: 5000mAh vs 4000mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5 vs 4.2
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/64 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/128 GB    		 - 3/32 GB
    - 3/64 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 6/64 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    vs
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type AMOLED IPS LCD
    Size 6.43 in 5.99 in
    Resolution 1080x2400 pixels 1080x2160 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 18:9
    Pixel density 409 ppi 403 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 450 nits 450 nits
    HDR support Yes HDR10 No
    Screen-to-body ratio 83.4 % 77.4 %
    Features - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display
    - DC dimming    		 n/a
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    694 nits
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    555 nits
    sRGB gamut91.6 %99.7 %
    PWM (Flicker)250 Hz2358 Hz
    Response time4.4 ms38 ms
    Contrast∞ Infinite2252:1
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S], [Xiaomi Redmi Note 5]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 160.5 mm (6.32 in) 158.5 mm (6.24 in)
    Width 74.5 mm (2.93 in) 75.4 mm (2.97 in)
    Thickness 8.3 mm (0.33 in) 8 mm (0.31 in)
    Weight 178.8 g (6.31 oz) 180 g (6.35 oz)
    Water resistance IP53 No
    Back panel Plastic Metal
    Frame Plastic Metal
    Colors - White
    - Gray
    - Blue    		 - Black
    - Gold
    - Blue
    - Red
    - Pink
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes rear
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    83.4 %
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    77.4 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio G95 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
    Max Frequency 2050 MHz 1800 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (4 + 4)
    Architecture - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2.05 (Cortex-A76)    		 - 4/1.6 (Kryo 260 Silver (Cortex-A53))
    - 4/1.8 (Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73))
    Process TSMC Samsung
    Transistor Size 12 nm 14 nm
    Neural Processor MediaTek APU Hexagon 680
    Graphics Mali-G76 MP4 Adreno 509
    GPU Cores 144 128
    GPU Frequency 900 MHz 720 MHz
    FLOPS 259.2 GFLOPS 184.3 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    624
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    n/a
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    1719
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    n/a
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)624n/a
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1719n/a
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    405979
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    212492
    CPU12303185476
    GPU8593425195
    Memory8792547099
    UX10908954722
    NanoReview Score405979212492
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    n/a
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    259
    Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Redmi Note 5]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    n/a
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    6083
    Writing scoren/a6028
    Web scoren/a5001
    Video editingn/a5098
    Data manipulationn/a4881
    NanoReview Scoren/a6083

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 6 GB
    - 8 GB    		 - 3 GB
    - 4 GB
    - 6 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 1333 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 64 GB
    - 128 GB    		- 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    - 128 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 13) Android 7.1 (Upgradeable to Android 9.0)
    OS Size 18 GB 8 GB
    UI Skin MIUI 14 MIUI 12

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 33 W 18 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging Yes No
    Fast Charging Yes (50% in 35 min) Yes Quick Charge 3.0 (50% in 50 min)
    Full Charge Time 1:09 h 2:10 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    24:11
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    18:45
    Web Browsing09:10 h08:00 h
    Video Playback13:06 h11:41 h
    Games05:29 h04:47 h
    Standby Mode129 h84 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 64 MP 12 MP
    Photo resolution 9216x6912 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED Dual LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion 960 fps (720p) 120 fps (720p)
    Wide-angle lens 118 ° n/a
    Lenses count Standard: 64 MP
    Ultra-wide: 8 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Depth: 2 MP    		 Standard: 12 MP
    Depth: 5 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - RAW support    		 Bokeh effect
    Main lens
    Matrix64 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/2.2
    Focal length26 mmn/a
    SensorOmniVision OV64BSamsung S5K2L7
    Sensor size1/1.971/2.55
    Pixel size0.8 μm1.4 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix8 MPn/a
    Aperturef/2.2n/a
    Focal length13 mmn/a
    SensorSony IMX355n/a
    Sensor size1/4n/a
    Pixel size1.14 μmn/a
    StabilizationDigitaln/a
    Main camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    98
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    n/a
    Video quality
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    82
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    n/a
    Overall camera score
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    92
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    n/a
    Sources: DxOMark [Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S]

    Front camera

    Matrix 13 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution 4290x2800 pixels 4160x3120 pixels
    Aperture f/2.5 f/2
    Sensor Omnivision OV13B10 Omnivision OV13855
    Sensor size 1/3.06 1/2.9
    Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.4 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 4.2
    Bluetooth features LE, HID, A2DP LE, HID, A2DP
    USB type USB Type-C Micro USB
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - USB-Host mode
    - OTG
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - NAVIC    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    NFC* Yes No
    Infrared Port Yes Yes
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyActive
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoYes
    2G BandsGSM 850 900 1800 1900GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
    3G BandsWCDMA B1/2/4/5/8HSDPA 900, HSDPA 2100
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B850/B1800/B2100/B2300/B2500)
    LTE category1212
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Stereo Mono
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No No
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    88.9 dB
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
    76.9 dB

    Other

    Class Mid-range Mid-range
    Announced March, 2021 yr February, 2018 yr
    Release Date April, 2021 yr February, 2018 yr
    Launch Price ($) 190 190
    Sensors - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

    Results

    After analyzing the data, we consider Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S the clear winner in this comparison.

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