Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi A1
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A1. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A1 has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A1
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi A1 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 7599 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 06. 2022. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A1 is Rs. 7599.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A1 has larger screen size of 6.52 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5's 5.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A1 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 5 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's ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A1 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A1's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A1 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5's 12 MP Rear Camera outshines 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 | Xiaomi Redmi A1 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 5 | Redmi A1 |
| 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 | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64 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 ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Ai lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| 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 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 | |