Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB) has better resolution of 2280 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 which has resolution of 2160 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB) | 
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | 
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.99 in | 5.84 in | 
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB | 
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | 
| Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual | 
| Price | Rs. 8099 | Rs. 12431 | 
The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is Rs. 8099. The launch Date of the second phone is July 24, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 12431.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB) has screen size of 5.84 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's 5.99 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB) has display density of 432 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has only 403 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
They both have the same 12 MP Rear Camera. 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 7.1 and the second one on v8.1 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB) | 
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | 
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes | 
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM | 
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | 
| Release Date | July 24, 2018 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.5 x 158.5 x 8.1 mm | 71.7 x 149.3 x 8.8 mm | 
| Weight | 180 g | 178 g | 
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | 
| Touch | Yes | Yes | 
| Size | 5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 5.84 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels | 
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 | 
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 432 PPI | 
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | 
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB | 
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, upto 256 GB | 
| 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 | 
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | 
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | 
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes | 
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | 
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | 
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | 
| Extra Features | Android One Phone | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP + 5 MP | 
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | HDR, Panorama | 
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED | 
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash  | 5 MP | 
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | 
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | 
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 
| GPU | Adreno 506 | |
| Java | No | Yes, via 3rd party | 
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 | 
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | Yes | 
| Video | XviD, MP4 | Yes | 
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes | 
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | 
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | 
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |