Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) vs Xiaomi Mi A3
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi A3 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi A3 has better resolution of 1560 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Xiaomi Mi A3 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A3 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.08 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 4030 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 9999 |
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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 August 21, 2019 . The cost of Xiaomi Mi A3 is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi A3 has larger screen size of 6.08 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 Xiaomi Mi A3 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Mi A3 has display density of 286 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has only 282 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi A3 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 80.3% than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi A3 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi A3's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi A3 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi A3's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi A3 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 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi A3 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 5 2GB RAM | Mi A3 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 20, 2018 | August 21, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 71.9 x 153.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 173.8 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 6.08 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 286 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 80.3% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS 2.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 610 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4030 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 187 hours | |