Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi A1
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) and Xiaomi Redmi A1 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A1 has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi A1 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A1 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 7490 | Rs. 8999 |
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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. 7490. The launch Date of the second phone is September 06. 2022. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A1 is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has screen size of 5.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A1's 6.52 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A1 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has display density of 282 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A1 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A1 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.89% than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A1 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 2 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi A1 has more Internal Memory (32 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A1's 8 MP Dual 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 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A1 |
| General | ||
| 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 | September 06. 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 76.75 x 164.9 x 9.09 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 192 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 6.52 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 88.89% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | 120Hz Touch , 400nits(typ.) Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Virtual Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/2.2 (Main) with autofocus | 8 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) (Ai lens) with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP with Flash | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Quad Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | IMG PowerVR |
| 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, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| 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, 10W Fast Charging | |