Redmi Note 5 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold

The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 25/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 299g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 39 points (64/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 5
Performance 21
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money 12
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 58
Battery 48
Portability 47
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 299g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 5 vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 39 points higher (64/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (80/100 vs 47/100).

Redmi Note 5: The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Phantom V Fold: The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 5 Tecno Phantom V Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
AnTuTu 282713 1453683
Geekbench Single 294 1967
Geekbench Multi 1083 5401
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2000x2296
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes
Weight 180 g 299 g
Launch price $200
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 5
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 5 and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
25/100
282713 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom V Fold MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
64/100 +80.6%
1453683 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Redmi Note 5 by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 5
$200
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (73/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (79/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (58/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (48/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (80/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 39 points (64/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?

The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 5 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 5 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (73/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?

The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.