Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) vs Nothing Phone 2a
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Nothing Phone 2a has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Nothing Phone 2a |
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 19998 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) is Rs. 8499. The launch Date of the second phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a is Rs. 19998.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 5.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has IPS Screen type where as Nothing Phone 2a has AMOLED Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 282 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 2a has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s lower 2 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 2a has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 2a will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.2 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Nothing Phone 2a |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 5 2GB RAM | Phone 2a |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 20, 2018 | March 05, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 190 g |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates, Dual 5G | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56" 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 114° FOV |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |