Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
- Fairphone 4
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus | Fairphone 4 | |
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| Model alias | Redmi 5Plus | - |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 75.45 mm 7.545 cm 0.248 ft 2.97 in | 75.5 mm 7.55 cm 0.248 ft 2.972 in |
| Height | 158.5 mm 15.85 cm 0.52 ft 6.24 in | 162 mm 16.2 cm 0.531 ft 6.378 in |
| Thickness | 8.05 mm 0.805 cm 0.026 ft 0.317 in | 10.5 mm 1.05 cm 0.034 ft 0.413 in |
| Weight | 180 g 0.4 lbs 6.35 oz | 225 g 0.5 lbs 7.94 oz |
| Volume | 96.27 cm³ 5.85 in³ | 128.43 cm³ 7.8 in³ |
| Colors | Gray Gold Blue Rose-gold Black | Gray Green Speckled Green |
| Body materials | Metal Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Certification | - | IP54 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM / microSD Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM eSIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
| Features | - | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz | - |
| TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz | - |
| UMTS | UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 1900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz | UМТS 900 МНz (В8) UМТS 1700 МНz (В4) UМТS 1900 МНz (В2) UМТS 2100 МНz (В1) |
| LTE | LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1500 МНz (В32) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) |
| 5G NR | - | 5G-FDD 600 MHz (n71) 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 800 MHz (n20) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7) 5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 6 | UМТS GРRS НSРА+ |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | МΙUΙ V9 (Аndrоid 7.1.1 Νоugаt) МΙUΙ V9 (Аndrоid 7.1.2 Νоugаt) МΙUΙ V10 | Аndrоid 11 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 625 (МSМ8953) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 750G (SМ7225) |
| Process technology | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| CPU | 8х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 | 2х 2.4 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 6х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 570) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2000 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| GPU frequency | 650 MHz | 800 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 3 GB 4 GB | 6 GB 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Single channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 833 MHz | 2266 MHz |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 32 GB 64 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
| UFS 2.0 | eMMC 5.1 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 5.99 in 152.15 mm 15.21 cm | 6.3 in 160.02 mm 16 cm |
| Width | 2.68 in 68.04 mm 6.8 cm | 2.59 in 65.67 mm 6.57 cm |
| Height | 5.36 in 136.08 mm 13.61 cm | 5.75 in 145.93 mm 14.59 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) | 2.222:1 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi 105 ppcm | 418 ppi 164 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 77.68 % | 78.6 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| Display manufacturer - Tianma Corning Gorilla Glass 2.5D curved glass screen 1000:1 contrast ratio 450 cd/m² 85% NTSC | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 - 0.7 mm Fully laminated Pixelworks technology |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope |
| Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1028 / Goodix | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | OmniVision OV12A10 | Sony IMX582 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | PureCel | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 5.11 x 3.84 mm 0.25 in | - |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2" |
| Pixel size | 1.277 µm 0.001277 mm | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm |
| Crop factor | 6.77 | - |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.6 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 3.81 mm 25.81 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Flash type | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 4000 x 3000 pixels 12 MP | 8000 x 6000 pixels 48 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Sensor type - PureCel Plus | Color sensor ToF sensor 8x digital zoom |
Ultra-wide camera
Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.
| Sensor format | - | 1/2" |
| Pixel size | - | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm |
| Field of view | - | 120 ° |
| Image resolution | - | 48 MP |
| Features | - | Autofocus |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | OmniVision OV5675 | Sony IMX576 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | PureCel | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 2.98 x 2.21 mm 0.15 in | - |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2.78" |
| Pixel size | 1.151 µm 0.001151 mm | - |
| Crop factor | 11.66 | - |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 2.64 mm 30.79 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Auxiliary light | LED | - |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP | 25 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | - | HDR Face detection Face unlock Digital image stabilization |
| - | Color sensor ToF sensor 8x digital zoom |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| - | External speaker loudness - 98db @ 10cmd |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11аd | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Features | A2DP HID | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Features | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
| - | DisplayPort Alt Mode |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoIP VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AC3 AMR eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MP3 WAV LC AAC ELD AMR-NB Opus Vorbis ALAC AIFF AP |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI H.263 H.264 MKV MP4 VC-1 VP8 Xvid | H.263 VP9 Xvid HEVC H264 MEPG-2 Divx |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 3905 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| 2G stand-by time | 408 h 24480 min 17 days | - |
| 3G stand-by time | 408 h 24480 min 17 days | - |
| 4G talk time | - | 13 h 780 min 0.5 days |
| 4G stand-by time | - | 200 h 12000 min 8.3 days |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 2 A | 5 V / 4 A |
| Quick charge technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | 1.463 W/kg | 0.244 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.89 W/kg | 0.723 W/kg |
| Head SAR (USA) | 1.56 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (USA) | 1.42 W/kg | - |
| Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus | Fairphone 4 |
