Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi A1
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) 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 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A1 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 6999 | Rs. 6990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October, 2017. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 6999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 06. 2022. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A1 is Rs. 6990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A1 has larger screen size of 6.52 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 5 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A1 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has display density of 294 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A1 has only 269 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A1 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s larger 3 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A1's lower 2 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 32 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 13 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 v7.1.2 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A1 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi A1 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October, 2017 | September 06. 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.09 x 140.4 x 8.4 mm | 76.75 x 164.9 x 9.09 mm |
| Weight | 137 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 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels | 6.52 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 294 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.89% | |
| Features | 120Hz Touch , 400nits(typ.) Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, 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, v4.1 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Virtual Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 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 | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2 GHz, Quad Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | 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 | MP4, H.264 | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | |