Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Y1
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has better resolution of 1440 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi Y1 which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3080 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 7999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is November, 2017. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Y1 is Rs. 7999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 has screen size of 5.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 5.7 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has display density of 282 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Y1 has only 267 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Y1 has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 3 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 32 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Y1's 13 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Y1 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'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 7.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 5 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 20, 2018 | November, 2017 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 76.2 x 153 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 153 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 | 5.5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 267 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 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 | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 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, 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 | 16 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v7.0 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 505 |
| 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+ |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | XviD, 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 | 3080 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Music Playback Time | 75 hours | |