Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 62 | 67.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Xiaomi |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| 2016-07-01 | 2017-12-12 |
| 6.89 x 3.52 x 0.38 inches | 5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 inches |
| 7.94 ounces | 5.54 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum | Metal |
| $ 170.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 1440 x 720 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 229 pixels per inch | 282 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MT8735 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Mali-T720 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.92 | 8.8 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) | -- |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 5.4 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4050mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3300mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Redmi 5 is a bit better than the Lenovo Phab 2, getting a global score of 67.2 against 62. Both of these phones come with Android OS (operating system), but Xiaomi Redmi 5 has 7.1 Nougat version and Lenovo Phab 2 has Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 is a newer device, and it's also lighter and way thinner than Lenovo Phab 2.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 features a bit better processor than Lenovo Phab 2, and although they both have a 3 GB RAM, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 also has a greater number of cores (and also faster). Xiaomi Redmi 5 counts with a bit more vivid display than Lenovo Phab 2, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a little higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and a quite greater display pixels density.
Lenovo Phab 2 and Xiaomi Redmi 5 count with very similar memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos, both of them have the same 32 GB internal memory capacity and a slot for SD memory cards that supports up to 128 GB. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 shoots much better pictures and videos than Lenovo Phab 2, although it has a back facing camera with a lower resolution and a tinier aperture which is not favorable for shooting photos or video in low-light situations.
Lenovo Phab 2 features greater battery duration than Xiaomi Redmi 5, because it has a 23 percent greater battery capacity.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 not only is the best phones between the ones we are comparing, but it's also by far the cheapest, which makes it a great choice.
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