Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) and Xiaomi Redmi 5A comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has better resolution of 1440 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 5A which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 5 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 5976 |
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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 October, 2017. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5A is Rs. 5976.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5A has screen size of 5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 5.7 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi 5A has display density of 294 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has only 282 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 5A has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 2 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 16 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5A's 13 MP Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 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 7.1 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 5 2GB RAM | |
| 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 | October, 2017 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 70.09 x 140.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 137 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 294 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | Yes |
| 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 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, microUSB |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 13 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v7.1 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 308 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | MP4, H.264 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |