BLU View Mega vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus): 9 g lighter
- View Mega:
- 189 g
- Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus):
- 180 g
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Width
Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus): 2.5 mm narrower
- View Mega:
- 78 mm
- Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus):
- 75.5 mm
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Depth
Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus): 1.3 mm thinner
- View Mega:
- 9.4 mm
- Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus):
- 8.1 mm
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Height
Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus): 9 mm shorter
- View Mega:
- 167.5 mm
- Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus):
- 158.5 mm
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Release year
- View Mega:
- 2020
- Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus):
- 2018
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. View Mega
- Height:
- 167.5 mm +9 mm versus Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)
- Width:
- 78 mm +2.5 mm versus Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)
- Depth:
- 9.4 mm +1.3 mm versus Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)
2. Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)
- Height:
- 158.5 mm
- Width:
- 75.5 mm
- Depth:
- 8.1 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. View Mega
- Screen diagonal:
- 6 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 18:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 92.9 cm²
2. Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.99 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 18:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 92.6 cm²
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | View Mega | Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus): Original memory entry
64 GB · 4 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 GB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. View Mega
- NFC:
- No
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSDXC
2. Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
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1. View Mega2. Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus)
Everyday essentials
| Specification | View Mega | Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | View Mega | Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) |
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| PPI /points per inch/ | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | View Mega | Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Video |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | View Mega | Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) |
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| Antutu 8 score * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | View Mega | Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. | Unknown |
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| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | View Mega | Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | View Mega | Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) |
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| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | View Mega | Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) |
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| Dop |
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