Xiaomi Redmi 4A vs Xiaomi Redmi 5a vs Xiaomi Redmi 5
General Info
Manufacturer | ||
Xiaomi | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
Announced | ||
November 2016 | October 2017 | December 2017 |
Status | ||
Available - November 2016 | Available - October 2017 | Available - December 2017 |
Price | ||
Rs. 5,999 ($92.00) [Similarly Priced] | Rs. 4,999 ($90.00) [Similarly Priced] | Rs. 8,999 ($150.00) [Similarly Priced] |
Colors | ||
Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray | Gold, Rose Gold, Gray | Matte Black, Gold |
Form Factor | ||
Candybar | Candybar | Candybar |
Dimension | ||
139.5 x 70.4 x 8.5 mm (5.49 x 2.77 x 0.33 in) |
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in) |
151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.3 in) |
Weight | ||
131.5 g (4.62.0.18 oz) | 137 g (4.83 oz) | 157 g (5.54 oz) |
SIM Type | ||
Dual SIM Hybrid (Nano SIM + Micro SIM, or Micro SIM + microSD Card) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM Hybrid (Nano SIM + Micro SIM, or Micro SIM + microSD Card) |
2G Network | ||
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Network | ||
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 / 800 - Taiwan |
4G Network | ||
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - Taiwan |
Messaging | ||
SMS, MMS, EMail, IM | SMS, MMS, EMail, IM | SMS, MMS, Push Mail, EMail, IM |
Build Features | ||
- Metal Body - Infrared Sensor |
- | - Fingerprint Sensor - Infrared Sensor - Metal Build |
Notification LED | ||
- | Yes | Yes |
Hardware and OS
OS | ||
Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 7.1 (Nougat) | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) |
User Interface | ||
MIUI 8 | MIUI 9 | MIUI 9 |
Processor | ||
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53, Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53, Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53, Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 |
GPU | ||
Adreno 308 | Adreno 308 | Adreno 506 |
RAM | ||
2 GB | 2 GB | 3/4 GB |
Internal Memory | ||
16 GB | 16 GB | 32/64 GB |
External Memory | ||
microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) | microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) | microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) |
Display
Type | ||
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen | IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 2.5D Curved Glass |
Colors | ||
16M colors | 16M colors | 16M colors |
Size | ||
5.0 inches | 5.0 inches | 5.7 inches |
Resolution | ||
720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi) | 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi) | 720 x 1440 pixels (282 ppi) |
Screen-to-Body Ratio | ||
70.04% | 69.89% | 76.11% |
Multi-Touch | ||
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Multimedia
3.5mm Jack | ||
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Radio | ||
FM radio | FM radio | FM Radio |
Games | ||
Yes + Downloadable | Yes + Downloadable | Yes + Downloadable |
Loud Speaker | ||
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Camera
Rear Camera | ||
13 MP, 4160 x 3120 pixels | 13 MP | 12 MP |
Flash | ||
LED Flash | LED Flash | Dual-LED (dual Tone) |
Features | ||
Phase Detection Autofocus, f/2.2, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face/smile Detection, HDR, Panorama | Autofocus, f/2.2, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face/smile Detection, HDR, Panorama | Phase Detection Autofocus, f/2.0 aperture, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face Detection, Panorama, HDR |
Video | ||
1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Front Camera | ||
5 MP, f/2.2, 1080p@30fps | 5 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP |
Connectivity and Data Rate
GPRS | ||
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Edge | ||
Yes | Yes | Yes |
3G | ||
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, VoLTE | HSPA, LTE, VoLTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps, VoLTE |
Bluetooth | ||
v4.1, A2DP | 4.1, A2DP, LE | v4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE |
Wi-Fi | ||
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
USB | ||
microUSB v2.0 | microUSB 2.0 | Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go, Fast Charging |
GPS | ||
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Browser | ||
HTML5 | HTML5 | HTML5 |
User Memory
Internal | ||
16 GB, 2 GB RAM | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM | 32/64 GB, 3/4 GB RAM |
Expandable Storage | ||
microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) | microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) | microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) |
USB OTG | ||
Supported | Supported | Supported |
Sensors
Fingerprint | ||
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Proximity Sensor | ||
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Accelerometer Sensor | ||
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Light Sensor | ||
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NFC | ||
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Battery
Type | ||
Non-removable Li-Ion Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion Battery |
Capacity | ||
3120 mAh | 3000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Stand by | ||
- | - | - |
Talk Time | ||
- | - | - |