Meizu m2 note vs Xiaomi Redmi 5

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.

  • Weight

    m2 note: 8 g lighter

    m2 note:
    149 g
    Redmi 5:
    157 g
  • Width

    Redmi 5: 2.4 mm narrower

    m2 note:
    75.2 mm
    Redmi 5:
    72.8 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    m2 note: 0.2 in smaller diagonal

    m2 note:
    5.5 in
    Redmi 5:
    5.7 in
  • Chipset

    m2 note:
    Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
    Redmi 5:
    Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
  • Depth

    Redmi 5: 1 mm thinner

    m2 note:
    8.7 mm
    Redmi 5:
    7.7 mm
  • Release year

    m2 note:
    2015
    Redmi 5:
    2017

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. 1. m2 note

    Height:
    150.9 mm
    Width:
    75.2 mm +2.4 mm versus Redmi 5
    Depth:
    8.7 mm +1 mm versus Redmi 5
  2. 2. Redmi 5

    Height:
    151.8 mm
    Width:
    72.8 mm
    Depth:
    7.7 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. m2 note

    149 g

  2. 2. Redmi 5

    157 g

    +8 g versus m2 note

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. 1. m2 note

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 5

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.8 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.

Recorded RAM for m2 note, Redmi 5, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storagem2 noteRedmi 5
16 GB 2 GB RAM Unknown
32 GB 2 GB RAM Unknown
Redmi 5: Original memory entry

32 GB · 3/4 GB RAM 16 GB · 2 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. m2 note

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Redmi 5

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.

  1. 1. m2 note

    3100 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi 5

    3300 mAh

    +200 mAh versus m2 note

Specifications

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1. m2 note2. Redmi 5

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for m2 note, Redmi 5.
Specificationm2 noteRedmi 5
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 150.9 Х 75.2 Х 8.7 mm
  • 151.8 Х 72.8 Х 7.7 mm
Weight
  • 149 g
  • 157 g
Technology
  • IGZO IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 720 x 1440 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16/32 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 3/4 GB RAM 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3100 mAh
  • Non-removable
  • 3300 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop); Flyme 4.5
  • Android 7.1.2 (Nougat); MIUI 9.1
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for m2 note, Redmi 5.
Specificationm2 noteRedmi 5
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 82.6 cm2
  • 83.8 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 72.8%
  • 75.9%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 403 PPI
  • 282 PPI
Screen protection
  • Asahi Dragontrail Glass or Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
  • Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for m2 note, Redmi 5.
Specificationm2 noteRedmi 5
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 12 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1/3''
  • AF
  • 12 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1.25 µm
  • PDAF
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/5''
  • 1.12µm
  • 5 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for m2 note, Redmi 5.
Specificationm2 noteRedmi 5
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-T720MP3
  • Adreno 506
Antutu 7 score *
  • 32652
  • 70152
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 580
  • 773
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 2241
  • 3701
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 1447
  • 3021
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 146
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 847
General specs
General specs — specifications for m2 note, Redmi 5.
Specificationm2 noteRedmi 5
Release date
  • 2015
  • June
  • 2017
  • December
Colors
  • Gray
  • White
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Light Blue
  • Rose Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 200 EUR
  • 160 EUR
Body build Unknown
  • Front glass
  • plastic frame & ends
  • aluminum back
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for m2 note, Redmi 5.
Specificationm2 noteRedmi 5
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for m2 note, Redmi 5.
Specificationm2 noteRedmi 5
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for m2 note, Redmi 5.
Specificationm2 noteRedmi 5
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Also known as Meizu Blue Charm Note2
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Charging 5V/2A 10W - For China; India