Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 72.1 | 75.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat |
| 2017-11-08 | 2018-02-22 |
| 6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches | 6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.40 ounces | 6.38 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 170.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.1 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 8940 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Octa-Core 1400 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 505 GPU | Adreno 509 GPU |
| 8.64 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.02 | 10.02 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.91 | 8.91 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3080mAh Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.04 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is a bit better than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, having a 75.8 score against 72.1. Although it's the best in our current comparison, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is a just a little bit thicker and heavier device than the Xiaomi Redmi Y1. Both phones in this review include Android OS (Operating System), but the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has newer 8.0 Oreo version and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 has Android 7.0 Nougat version.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro features a little bit better processing power than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, and although they both have 8 cores, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro also has 2 GB more RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro features a better display than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has a much higher 1080 x 2160px resolution, a little bigger display and a much greater pixel density.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro counts with a camera that is very similar to the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 one, and although the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a back facing camera with a lower 12 MP resolution and a lower (Full HD) video resolution, they both have a F2.2 aperture. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro counts with as much memory capacity for games and applications as the Xiaomi Redmi Y1, both of them have equal internal memory and a slot for an external memory card that supports up to 128 GB.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro counts with superior battery duration than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has a 4000mAh battery size instead of 3080mAh.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.