Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has better resolution of 2160 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 5A which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5A
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
| RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6 in | 5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 16086 | Rs. 5299 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is Rs. 16086. The launch Date of the second phone is October, 2017. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5A is Rs. 5299.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has larger screen size of 6 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5A's 5 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has display density of 402 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 5A has only 294 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 5A has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 5A's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5A (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5A's 13 MP Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus'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 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
| 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 | October, 2017 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.09 x 140.4 x 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 294 PPI |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) Screen Protection | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64 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 | Yes |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes, microUSB |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 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 | 5 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v7.1 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor |
| 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 | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |