Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 13 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 10999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 16, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 4, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.2% than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on v10 (Q) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi A5 | Redmi 9 Prime |
| 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 16, 2025 (Expected) | August 4, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77 x 163.3 x 9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 83.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Brightness: 800 nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou | yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes, P2i Technology |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 2 MP | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | HDR | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen3 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 185 hours | |