Side-by-side technical data
Lenovo S5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5
Comparison between Lenovo S5 and Xiaomi Redmi 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Lenovo and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S5 | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo S5, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 189
- against 168
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 862
- against 762
Xiaomi Redmi 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S5 | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 75,421 | 69,716 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 Best value | 168 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 862 Best value | 762 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | S5 | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red | Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Body Height | 154 mm | 151.8 mm |
| Weight | 155 g Best value | 157 g |
| Usable Surface | 74.1 % | 75.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Metal, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | S5 | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | S5 | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px Best value | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,331 :1 |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | S5 | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | S5 | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | S5 | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | S5 | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.53 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.53 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S5 | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | S5 | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | K520 | MDG1, MDI1 |
