Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 8 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 6999 | Rs. 6000 |
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 May 19, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus is Rs. 6000.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has screen size of 5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus's 6.52 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has display density of 294 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus has only 269 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 13 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus's 8 MP + 0.08 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.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v7.1.2 and the second one on 13 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A2 Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi A2 Plus | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October, 2017 | May 19, 2023 |
| 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 |
| Colors | Aqua Blue, Sea Green, Classic Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS 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, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 294 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | |
| Features | 400nits(typ.), Scratch resistant display | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Top firing loud speaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| 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 | |