Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and BLU Vivo 5R are two of the latest official flagships in the market. As they have some specs in common, we would like to make a comparison between the two! Let’s get this Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R battle underway!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R: 3GB RAM flagships

There are two variants of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, one with 2GB RAM/16GB ROM and 3GB RAM/64GB ROM. In this comparison, we will use the 3GB RAM one from Xiaomi. First up in this Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R battle, both phones come with the same 3GB RAM. However, the octa-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6753 processor from BLU Vivo 5R cannot compete with the deca-core 2.1GHz MediaTek MT6797 one from Redmi Note 4.

So what about the camera? Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R arrive with a 13MP camera + phase detection autofocus. However, the dual LED flash from Redmi Note 4 is a bonus compared to the single LED flash from Vivo 5R. Regarding the selfie snapper, BLU Vivo 5R is more powerful because its 8MP front shooter is assisted by LED flash, while the 5MP one from the Xiaomi phone doesn’t come with the same technology.

As for other specs, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R both carry a 5.5-inch full HD display and run Android Marshmallow. However, in terms of storage, Redmi Note 4 is the better one because of its extendable 64GB ROM. Meanwhile, BLU Vivo 5R only offers extendable 32GB ROM. The battery of Note 4 is also bigger than that of BLU Vivo 5R: 4100mAh > 3150mAh.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R: The final result

Overall, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specs are better than BLU Vivo 5R specs. Redmi Note 4 packs faster CPU, better battery and bigger storage. So what about the price? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price is very budget-friendly: RM 690 ($170) while BLU Vivo 5R price is a bit higher: RM. 810 ($199). As a result, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is the clear winner of this battle. However, in case you are fond of USA-brand smartphones like BLU Vivo 5R, this phone is available for pre-order now and will hit the shelves on 21st September.