Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus 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 Plus
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus |
| 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 + 0.3 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 6990 |
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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. 8499. The launch Date of the second phone is October 14, 2022. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus is Rs. 6990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus 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 Plus has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has display density of 282 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81% than Xiaomi Redmi 5's ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus 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 Plus's lower 2 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 5 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5's 12 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus's 8 MP + 0.3 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 Go version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus |
| 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 | October 14, 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 |
| Colors | Light Blue, Black, Light Green | |
| 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, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 81% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | 120Hz Touch , 400 nits |
| 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 |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| 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 | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | E-Compass, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, G-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) 0.3 MP (AI) 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 | |