Realme 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme 1 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Realme 1 smartphone

Realme 1

See shop prices
Full specs, price & review →
VS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

From $80
Full specs, price & review →

Head to head

Realme 1Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Our rating7/108/10
Battery3,410 mAh4,000 mAh
Wired charging—18W
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)256 GB64 GB
Screen size6 in5.99 in
Main camera13 MP12 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)155 g181 g
ReleasedMay 2018Feb 2018
Summary: Realme 1 is ahead on storage (max), screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery.
★ Which should you buy? Realme 1 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.

Display

Realme 1Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.0 inches5.99 inches
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels1080 x 2160 pixels (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio18:918:9
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass
Features402 ppi density—

Platform

Realme 1Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6 (initially ColorOS 5.0)Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9 (Pie), MIUI 9 (upgradable to MIUI 11/12)
ChipsetMediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUMali-G72 MP3Adreno 509

Memory

Realme 1Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GBmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), expandable up to 2 TB
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X)

Main Camera

Realme 1Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Single13 MP, f/2.2—
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p
Dual—12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, depth sensor

Selfie Camera

Realme 1Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Single8 MP, f/2.220 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.0µm (Sony IMX376 sensor)
FeaturesAI features, portrait modeLED flash, HDR, Beautify 4.0
Video1080p@30fps1080p

Battery

Realme 1Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
TypeLi-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
ChargingStandard charging18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0 compatible, charger not included)

Body

Realme 1Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Dimensions156.5 x 75.2 x 7.8 mm158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight155 g181 g
BuildPlastic body, glass back—
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Realme 1Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.25.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFCNo—
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTGmicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Infrared port—Yes

Launch

Realme 1Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
AnnouncedMay 20182018, February 14 (India)
StatusDiscontinuedReleased 2018, February

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Realme 1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro — 3,410 mAh for the Realme 1 versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Which is lighter, Realme 1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?

Realme 1 — 155 g for the Realme 1 versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Which is newer, Realme 1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?

Realme 1 — May 2018 for the Realme 1 versus Feb 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Is the Realme 1 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro rated higher?

We rate the Realme 1 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro 8/10.

Best phone lists →