Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has better resolution of 2160 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.99 in | 5.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3080 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 6839 | Rs. 10999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 6839. The launch Date of the second phone is August, 2017. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime is Rs. 10999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime has screen size of 5.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 5.99 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime has only 401 PPI display density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime's 13 MP Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.2 and the second one on 7.0 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime |
| 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 | February, 2018 | August, 2017 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.5 x 158.5 x 8.1 mm | 76.2 x 153 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 153 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) Screen Protection | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB | Yes |
| 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Flash | 16 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v7.0 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 505 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | XviD, MP4, H.264 |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3080 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Music Playback Time | 75 hours | |