Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi Redmi 7 - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7

37 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
VS
31 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Redmi 7

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Manufactured in February, 2018, with display 5.99 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 636, vs Xiaomi Redmi 7, Manufactured in May, 2019 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 632. 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 5
  • Higher pixel density: 403ppi
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 7
  • Larger display: 6.26in

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 6/64 GB		 - 2/16 GB
- 2/32 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 4/64 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi Redmi 7
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 5
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 7

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 5.99 in 6.26 in
Resolution 1080x2160 pixels 720x1520 pixels
Aspect ratio 18:9 19:9
Pixel density 403 ppi 269 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 450 nits 450 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 77.4 % 80.8 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
555 nits
Xiaomi Redmi 7
438 nits
sRGB gamut99.7 %99.8 %
PWM (Flicker)2358 Hz100 Hz
Response time38 ms25.1 ms
Contrast2252:1987:1
Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi Note 5], [Xiaomi Redmi 7]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 158.5 mm (6.24 in) 158.6 mm (6.24 in)
Width 75.4 mm (2.97 in) 76.4 mm (3.01 in)
Thickness 8 mm (0.31 in) 8.4 mm (0.33 in)
Weight 180 g (6.35 oz) 180 g (6.35 oz)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Metal Plastic
Frame Metal Plastic
Colors - Black
- Gold
- Blue
- Red
- Pink		 - Black
- Blue
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
77.4 %
Xiaomi Redmi 7
80.8 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi Redmi 7 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
Max Frequency 1800 MHz 1800 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.6 (Kryo 260 Silver (Cortex-A53))
- 4/1.8 (Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73))		 - 4/1.8 (Kryo 250 Silver (Cortex-A53))
- 4/1.8 (Kryo 250 Gold (Cortex-A73)
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 14 nm 14 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 680 Hexagon 546
Graphics Adreno 509 Adreno 506
GPU Cores 128 96
GPU Frequency 720 MHz 650 MHz
FLOPS 184.3 GFLOPS 124.8 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi 7
489
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi 7
1531
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)n/a489
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)n/a1531
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
212492
Xiaomi Redmi 7
182478
CPU8547673802
GPU2519517408
Memory4709944054
UX5472247214
NanoReview Score212492182478
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
259
Xiaomi Redmi 7
n/a
Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Redmi Note 5]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
6083
Xiaomi Redmi 7
n/a
Writing score6028n/a
Web score5001n/a
Video editing5098n/a
Data manipulation4881n/a
NanoReview Score6083n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB		 - 2 GB
- 3 GB
- 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR3
Memory Frequency 1333 MHz 933 MHz
Channels 2 1
Storage
Storage Capacity- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB		- 16 GB
- 32 GB
- 64 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 7.1 (Upgradeable to Android 9.0) Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 10)
OS Size 8 GB 8 GB
UI Skin MIUI 12 MIUI 11

Battery

Volume 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 10 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes Quick Charge 3.0 (50% in 50 min) No
Full Charge Time 2:10 h 2:20 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
18:45
Xiaomi Redmi 7
16:39
Web Browsing08:00 h06:15 h
Video Playback11:41 h09:28 h
Games04:47 h04:01 h
Standby Mode84 h87 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels 4000x3000 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) 120 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
Depth: 5 MP		 Standard: 12 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features Bokeh effect Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSamsung S5K2L7Sony IMX486
Sensor size1/2.551/2.9
Pixel size1.4 μm1.25 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 13 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 4160x3120 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
Aperture f/2 f/2.0
Sensor Omnivision OV13855 CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9 1/4.0
Pixel size 1.4 μm 1.12 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 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 4.2 4.2
Bluetooth features LE, HID, A2DP LE, A2DP
USB type Micro USB Micro USB
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- USB-Host mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- USB-Host mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
NFC* No No
Infrared Port Yes Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeActiveDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotYesNo
2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 900, HSDPA 2100HSDPA 900, HSDPA 2100
LTE Bands*LTE (B850/B1800/B2100/B2300/B2500)LTE (B800/B900/B1800/B1900/B2300/B2500/B2600)
LTE category126
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
76.9 dB
Xiaomi Redmi 7
82.8 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Budget
Announced February, 2018 yr March, 2019 yr
Release Date February, 2018 yr May, 2019 yr
Launch Price ($) 190 130
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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