Xiaomi Redmi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A1. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A1 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A1
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 6890 | Rs. 9990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 06. 2022. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A1 is Rs. 6890. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be October 16, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G is Rs. 9990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A1 has screen size of 6.52 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi A1 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has display density of 393 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 A5 5G's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi A1 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G'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 A5 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A1 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A1's 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G 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 A1's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi A1 | Redmi A5 |
| 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 | September 06. 2022 | October 16, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.75 x 164.9 x 9.09 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.89% | ~ 81% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 120Hz Touch , 400nits(typ.) Brightness | Brightness: 800 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Virtual Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Ai lens | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Quad Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |