Redmi Y2 Vs Redmi Note 5 Comparison!

Xiaomi recently launched its latest selfie-focused smartphone dubbed as the Redmi Y2 in India. The latest phone in the Redmi Y series comes with several new features such as an 18:9 display, 16MP AI-powered selfie camera, and dual rear cameras. The Redmi Y2 is available starting at Rs. 9,999 in India.

With this pricing, the latest phone from Xiaomi gives competition to its own siblings. Xiaomi launched its Redmi Note 5 back in February at the same starting price and with mostly similar features except the camera. The Redmi Y2 comes with improved cameras and latest Android, whereas Redmi Note 5 still runs on an older Android and has slightly inferior cameras.

Let’s find out which Xiaomi device is better in the budget segment by comparing both of them.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Specifications

Key Specifications	Redmi Y2	Redmi Note 5
Display	5.99-inch IPS LCD 18:9 ratio	5.99-inch IPS LCD 18:9 ratio
Screen Resolution	HD+ 720×1440 pixels	FHD+ 2160×1080 pixels
Operating System	Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9	Android 7.1 Nougat with MIUI 9
Processor	Octa-core	Octa-core
Chipset	Snapdragon 625	Snapdragon 625
GPU	Adreno 506	Adreno 506
RAM	3GB/4GB	3GB/4GB
Internal Storage	32GB/64GB	32GB/64GB
Expandable Storage	Yes, up to 256GB	Yes, up to 256GB
Primary Camera	Dual: 12 MP + 5 MP (f/2.2, 1.25µm), PDAF, LED flash	12MP, 1.25μm pixel, ƒ/2.2 aperture, Dual LED flash, PDAF
Secondary Camera	16 MP with f/2.0, Selfie-light, Super Pixel and AI Beautify 4.0	5MP, Beautify 4.0, Selfie-light
Video Recording	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Battery	3080mAh	4000 mAh
4G VoLTE	Yes	Yes
Dimensions	160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm	158.5mm x 75.45 x 8.05 mm
Weight	180 g	180 g
Water Resistant	No	No
Sim Card Type	Dual Nano SIM with dedicated slot	Hybrid Dual SIM
Price	3GB/32GB- Rs. 9,999 4GB/64GB- Rs. 12,999	3GB/32GB- Rs. 9,999 4GB/64GB- Rs. 11,999