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| Global Score | |
| 61.8 | 67.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| ZTE | Xiaomi |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| 2018-10-31 | 2017-12-12 |
| 6.26 x 2.96 x 0.32 inches | 5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 inches |
| 6.35 ounces | 5.54 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 150.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 720 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 402 pixels per inch | 282 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Octa-Core 1400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 505 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.93 | 8.8 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | -- |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 3300mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has an overall score of 67.2, which is slightly better than ZTE Blade Max 2s's score of 61.8. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 body is just a little thinner and lighter than the ZTE Blade Max 2s, although it was released just 11 months before. Both phones we compare here work with Android operating system, but Xiaomi Redmi 5 has 7.1 Nougat version and ZTE Blade Max 2s has Android 8.1 Oreo version.
The ZTE Blade Max 2s counts with a little bit better screen than Xiaomi Redmi 5, because it has a much better resolution of 1080 x 2160px, a better display density and a bit bigger screen. ZTE Blade Max 2s counts with much more storage capacity for games and applications than Xiaomi Redmi 5, and although they both have the same 32 GB internal memory capacity, the ZTE Blade Max 2s also has an external SD slot that admits up to 1,95 TB.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has a little better hardware performance than ZTE Blade Max 2s, and although they both have 8 cores, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 also has a higher amount of RAM. ZTE Blade Max 2s counts with longer battery lifetime than Xiaomi Redmi 5, because it has a 4000mAh battery capacity. Xiaomi Redmi 5 shoots a lot better pictures and videos than ZTE Blade Max 2s, although it has a worse 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition and a camera with a worse 12 mega pixels resolution.
In addition to being the best phone of the ones we compare here, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 is also cheaper than the other phone.
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