Xiaomi Redmi A6 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi A6 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A6 which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A6
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A6 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 9990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be March 21, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A6 is Rs. 7999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be October 16, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G is Rs. 9990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A6's 6.9 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has display density of 393 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A6 has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A6 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.1% than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's ~ 81%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A6 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Rear Camera. 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 16 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A6 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 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 | March 21, 2026 (Expected) | October 16, 2026 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 262 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | ~ 81% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 700nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | Brightness: 800 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | 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 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen3 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| 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, with FM Recording | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |