In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-N976B | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 158.6 mm | 162.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has greater height than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Width | 75.4 mm | 77.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has greater width than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Depth | 8.05 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Weight | 181 g | 198 g | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Body Colour | Lake blue | Blue | Black | Gold | Aura black | Aura glow | |
Body Material | Metal | - | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.24 W/kg (body), 1.29 W/kg (head) | 1.404 W/kg (body), 0.187 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | - | Heart rate sensor | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.99" | 6.8" | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 3040 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 498 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better pixel density than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | 1200 cd/m² | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better display brightness than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 2000000:1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Features | Night Display, Sunlight Display, Eye protection mode, Colour temperature adjustment | Always-on display, Edge Screen, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Samsung Exynos 9 | |
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Processor Number | - | 9825 | |
Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 2.7 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 509 | - |
MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 3 GB | 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
User Memory | - | 224.2 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Lens Construction | 5-element | - | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Special Effects | HDR | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Continuous shot, AI portrait mode | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Portraits, Flowers, Indoor scenes, Animals, Landscapes, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Sunrises and sunsets, Watersides, Street scenes, Night scenes, Waterfalls, Snow, Birds, Backlit, Text, Disney AR Emoji | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Dual PD Focus, EIS video stabilisation, Dark Light Enhancement technology | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel, background blur, Scene Optimiser, Eye blink, Motion blur, Lens smudge, Backlit, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 5 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.1 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 0.3 Megapixel | |
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Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Bokeh effect, AI Beautify 4.0 | HDR, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has face detection. |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer, AI smart beauty, AI portrait mode | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection, Dual Pixel AF |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA | |
Standby Time | 480 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 1680 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. |
Run Time Details | Playback (video): up to 17.3 hrs Standby: up to 480 hrs |
Talk (4G): up to 1680 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (audio): up to 61 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | - | Android 9.0 Pie | |
User Interface | MIUI 9 | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N78 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | TDD TD 3500 | |
Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, AMR-WB, AMR-NB | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, distance sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, Fast Charging, AI face unlock | S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Face recognition, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Smart Performance Adjuster, Dual Audio, water-carbon cooling system, S Pen remote function |
OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G |
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Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, transparent case | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, clear cover case, protective film, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |