Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Faster charging
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Better display
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1440 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 386 | 282 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 74.6 | 75.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.2 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 506 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 | Snapdragon 450 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI | MIUI 11 |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 7.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 4 MP, f/2 | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3800 | 3300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 154.6 | 151.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 168 | 157 |
| Width (mm) | 77.7 | 72.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, September. Released 2016, October | 2017, December. Released 2017, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus and Xiaomi Redmi 5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus packs a 3800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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