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Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) and Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X), ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,100 mAh
- against 3,080 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 156 g
- against 165 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 862 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Red | Gold, Grey, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Body Height | 155.4 mm | 141.3 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 156 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.1 % | 70.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,080 mAh | 4,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 441 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,570 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3 | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Hybrid Dual 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 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 B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.75 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.76 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Redmi 4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MDG2, MDI2 | — |
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