Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) vs Xiaomi Mi 5c
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) and Xiaomi Mi 5c: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi 5c, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Mi 5c |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,080 mAh
- against 2,860 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Xiaomi Mi 5c, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 428 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 135 g
- against 165 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Usable Surface
- 72.6 %
- against 70.1 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Mi 5c |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Xiaomi Surge S1 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Mali-T880 MP4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 91,690 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.4 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
Design
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Mi 5c |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Red | Black, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm | 7.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Body Height | 155.4 mm | 144.4 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 135 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.1 % | 72.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Mi 5c |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,080 mAh Best value | 2,860 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Mi 5c |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.15″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 428 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,570 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Mi 5c |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Mi 5c |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Mi 5c |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7.1 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Mi 5c |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-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 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G TD-SCDMA bands unspecified, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, DLNA, NFC |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.75 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.76 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Mi 5c |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Mi 5c |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MDG2, MDI2 | — |
