Side-by-side technical data
Lenovo A5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
Comparison between Lenovo A5 and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Lenovo and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A5 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo A5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,080 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 73.9 %
- against 71.5 %
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 153 g
- against 160 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 9.8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A5 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6739 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 46,128 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 456 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,499 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | A5 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Rose Gold | Gold, Grey, Silver, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 146.2 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 153 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.9 % Best value | 71.5 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 9.8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | A5 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,080 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | — |
| Talk time | — | 32 h |
| Standby time | — | 240 h |
| Music playback time | — | 75 h |
Display
| Specification | A5 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.45″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,673 :1 |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensors
| Specification | A5 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | A5 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | A5 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A5 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.44 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A5 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A5 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | L18021, L18081, L18011 | MDI6S, Redmi Y1, Redmi Note 5A |
