Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 1280 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 7199 | Rs. 7099 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October, 2017. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 7199. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7099.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has screen size of 5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.88 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has display density of 294 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 262 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'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 A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 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 15 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25028RN03I | |
| 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 | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.09 x 140.4 x 8.4 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 137 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 294 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | |
| Features | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| 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 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| 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, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | |