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Redmi 5 vs Redmi Y1 vs Moto G5S vs Nokia 5: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Redmi 5 vs Redmi Y1 vs Moto G5S vs Nokia 5: Price in India, Specifications Compared 2x1q3w

By Ankit Chawla | Updated: 16 March 2018 14:47 IST

Like Redmi 5, Redmi Y1 also has a selfie flash 6x6h5q

Highlights

Only the Redmi 5 sports an 18:9 display among the lot
Nokia 5 is the only one running Android 8.0 Oreo
Moto G5S has a front-facing fingerprint sensor

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The Xiaomi launch its last major affordable smartphone in the Indian market. Like its siblings, the Redmi 5 is among the few budget smartphones that offer the new 18:9 all-screen display, and comes with three storage/ RAM variants in the country. For selfie fans, the smartphone has a selfie flash, while those looking for long-lasting usage will find the 3300mAh battery useful, the company says. However, it won't be too easy for Redmi 5 to dominate the budget smartphone segment as it will have more than one popular models to compete against, including a sibling of its own.

Nokia 5 is yet another contender in the mid-range budget segment in India that recently got updated to the Android 8.0 Oreo, which makes it the only one in the list to run the software. We take a look at the Redmi 5 price in India, specifications and features, and compare those with Moto G5S, Nokia 5 and Redmi Y1's.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Redmi Y1 vs Moto G5S vs Nokia 5 price in India 256p9

Xiaomi Redmi 5 price in India starts at Rs. 7,999 for the 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant. The 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage model comes at Rs. 8,999, while the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant has been issued a price tag of Rs. 10,999. The phone will be available across Mi.com, Amazon.in, and Mi Home offline stores starting March 20. Availability at offline retailers is expected to follow. Colour options include Black, Gold, Rose Gold, and Lake Blue.

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 price in India is Rs. 8,999 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant and Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB inbuilt storage model. The phone is available for purchase on Mi.com, Amazon.in, Mi Home stores, and offline retailers. The handset comes in Gold and Dark Grey variants.

Moto G5S price in India is Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant. The phone is available across Amazon.in, Flipkart, and Moto Hub offline stores. It is available in Lunar Grey and Fine Gold colour options.

Nokia 5 price in India is Rs. 11,499 for the 3GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant. The handset is available on Flipkart. It comes in Matte Black and Tempered Blue colour variants.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Redmi Y1 vs Moto G5S vs Nokia 5 specifications 1m546s

The dual-SIM Redmi 5 (Nano) Redmi 5 runs MIUI 9 on top of Android Nougat out-of-the-box. It sports a 5.7-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC, paired with 2GB/ 3GB/ 4GB of RAM and 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB of inbuilt storage. There is a 3300mAh battery under the hood.

In of optics, the phone bears a 12-megapixel rear camera with features such as f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, and LED flash. On the front is a 5-megapixel sensor with LED selfie light for selfies and video calling, as well as Smart Beauty 3.0 app. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It has proximity sensor, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and accelerometer.

The dual-SIM Redmi Y1 also runs MIUI 9 on top of Android Nougat out-of-the-box. The phone sports a 5.5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC, coupled with 3GB/ 4GB of RAM and 32GB/ 64GB storage variant.

In the camera department, the Redmi Y1 comes with a 13-megapixel rear sensor which features PDAF and LED flash. The front camera has a 16-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls. The front sensor has LED flash and Beautify 3.0 capabilities. There is a 3080mAh battery under the hood. In of connectivity, the phone offers 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and the likes.

The dual-SIM Moto G5S runs Android 7.1 Nougat out-of-the-box. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, combined with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage. It bears a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) IPS LCD display. There is a 3000mAh battery backing the phone's internals.

In of camera specifications, the phone sports a single 16-megapixel rear sensor with features like PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, and LED flash. On the other hand, the selfie camera has a 5-megapixel sensor with similar features. Connectivity on the smartphone includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Micro-USB, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS.

And, finally, the Nokia 5 is also a dual-SIM smartphone that runs Android 8.0 Oreo with the latest OTA update. It sports a 5.2-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS LCD display with 2.5D glass on top. The handset sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, coupled with 3GB of RAM and 16GB inbuilt storage.

Cameras on the handsets include a 13-megapixel rear sensor with PDAF and dual tone flash, and an 8-megapixel front sensor with autofocus and 84-degree wide-angle lens. There is a 3000mAh battery under the hood. Much like the other options, connectivity on the Nokia 5 includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, FM radio, GPS, Micro-USB, and 3.5mm jack.

Redmi Y1 vs Moto G5S vs Redmi 5 vs Nokia 5 comparison

	Redmi Y1	Moto G5S	Redmi 5	Nokia 5
Ratings
Overall NDTV Rating				-
Design Rating				-
Display Rating				-
Software Rating				-
Performance Rating				-
Battery Life Rating				-
Camera Rating				-
Value for Money Rating				-
Key Specs
Display	5.50-inch	5.20-inch	5.70-inch	5.20-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 435	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Front Camera	16-megapixel	5-megapixel	5-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	13-megapixel	16-megapixel	12-megapixel	13-megapixel
RAM	3GB	4GB	3GB	2GB
Storage	32GB	32GB	32GB	16GB
Battery Capacity	3080mAh	3000mAh	3300mAh	3000mAh
OS	Android 7.0	Android 7.1	Android 7.1.2	Android 7.1.1
Resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels	720x1440 pixels	720x1280 pixels
GENERAL
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola	Xiaomi	Nokia
Model	Redmi Y1	Moto G5S	Redmi 5	5
Release date	November 1, 2017	August 1, 2017	December 1, 2017	February 1, 2017
Launched in India	Yes	-	Yes	-
Dimensions (mm)	153.00 x 76.20 x 7.70	150.00 x 73.50 x 9.50	151.80 x 72.80 x 7.70	149.70 x 72.50 x 8.05
Weight (g)	153.00	157.00	157.00	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	3080	3000	3300	3000
Removable battery	No	No	No	No
Colours	Gold, Dark Grey	Lunar Gray, Fine Gold	Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Lake Blue	Tempered Blue, Copper, Matte Black, Silver
SAR value	1.09	-	-	-
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)	5.50	5.20	5.70	5.20
Resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels	720x1440 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass	-	-	-
Aspect ratio	16:9	-	18:9	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	267	-	282	-
HARDWARE
Processor	1.4GHz octa-core	1.4GHz octa-core	1.8GHz octa-core	octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 435	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
RAM	3GB	4GB	3GB	2GB
Internal storage	32GB	32GB	32GB	16GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	128	128	-	128
CAMERA
Rear camera	13-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron)	16-megapixel	12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.25-micron)	13-megapixel
Rear autofocus	Phase detection autofocus	-	Phase detection autofocus	-
Rear flash	LED	LED	LED	LED
Front camera	16-megapixel (f/2.0)	5-megapixel	5-megapixel	8-megapixel
Front flash	Yes	LED	LED	-
SOFTWARE
Operating system	Android 7.0	Android 7.1	Android 7.1.2	Android 7.1.1
Skin	MIUI 9	-	MIUI 9.2.7	-
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi standards ed	802.11 b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.10	Yes, v 4.20	Yes, v 4.20	Yes
NFC	No	No	No	Yes
USB OTG	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Micro-USB	Yes	-	-	-
Number of SIMs	2	2	2	2
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	No	Yes	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No	No	No
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
SENSORS
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-	Yes	-
Com/ Magnetometer	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Barometer	No	No	No	No
Temperature sensor	No	No	No	No

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