Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs vivo Y81i
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 and vivo Y81i: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi 5 | Y81i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 282 ppi
- against 270 ppi
- Body Materials
- Glass, Metal, Plastic
- against Glass, Plastic
vivo Y81i, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 157 g
- Usable Surface
- 83 %
- against 75.9 %
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 332
- against 168
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Y81i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 69,716 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 168 | 332 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 762 | 1,145 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Y81i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold | Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 72.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 151.8 mm | 155.1 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 143 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.9 % | 83 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Y81i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh Best value | 3,260 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Y81i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 6.22″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi Best value | 270 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,331 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Y81i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Y81i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Y81i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Y81i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| 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 | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Y81i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 5 | Y81i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MDG1, MDI1 | 1812, 1812_19 |
