Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition vs Baofeng UV-5R Mini

What UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition does better (1) and where UV-5R Mini wins (2) — every spec side by side.

5.0Score

1 advantage≈ £25

Baofeng · 2025UV-5R Mini

5.7Score

2 advantages≈ £25

Higher score

3.4Range & power5.4

5.3Battery4.8

2.7Features5.5

Dimensions

Size comparison

UV-5R 25th Anniversary EditionUV-5R Mini

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Specifications

Only differences	Baofeng UV-5R 25th Anniversary Edition≈ £255.0	Baofeng UV-5R Mini≈ £255.7
Radio & range
Radio standards	VHF, UHF	Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF
Licence	Amateur licence	Amateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)	Yes	Yes
Frequency ranges	136–174 MHz, 400–520 MHz	400 - 480 MHz; 400 - 520 MHz; 350 - 390 MHz; 136 - 174 MHz; 108 - 136.991 MHz; 76 - 108 MHz
Transmit power	5 W	5 W
Channels	128	999
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones	Yes	Yes
Squelch	—	adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity	1,800 mAh	1,600 mAh
Battery voltage	—	7.4 V
Power source	—	Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging	Yes	Yes
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Design & durability
Weight	201 g	200 g
Width	53 mm	108 mm
Height	94 mm	52 mm
Depth	30 mm	37 mm
Display	Monochrome display	Backlit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)	Yes	Yes
VOX sensitivity levels	—	9
Channel scan	—	Yes
Dual watch	Yes	Yes
Flashlight	Yes	Yes
Emergency / SOS alarm	—	Yes
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Key lock	—	Yes
Roger beep	—	Yes
Monitor button	Yes	Yes
Voice encryption / scrambler	—	Yes
PC programmable	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack	—	Yes
Connectors	—	USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Bluetooth	—	Yes