Xiaomi Mi 5s vs Xiaomi Redmi Go
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Mi 5s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Mi 5s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Mi 5s
Better display
Xiaomi Mi 5s
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Go
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.15 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 428 | 296 |
| Glass Type | To be confirmed | — |
| Screen-to-body | 71.4 | 69.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 308 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 10 | — |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 8.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@120fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2 | 8 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 4 MP, f/2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3200 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 145.6 | 140.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 145 | 137 |
| Width (mm) | 70.3 | 70.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, September. Released 2016, October | 2019, January. Released 2019, February |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 5s | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Mi 5s and Xiaomi Redmi Go are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Mi 5s packs a 3200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Mi 5s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 12 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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