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Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 5A, if you care about…
- Weight
- 137 g
- against 235 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | — |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 32,000 | 4,451,738 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 4,327 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 12,873 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2×5 GHz Prime + 6×4 GHz Performance |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Rose Gold, Blue | White, Blue, Red, Pink, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.39 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 140.4 mm | 163.39 mm |
| Weight | 137 g Best value | 235 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.1 % | 92 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 4,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,208 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,624 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 296 ppi | 419 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Dragontrail Glass, Xiaomi Longjing Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Secondary Display |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | No |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 6.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB | Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 0.53 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.23 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Redmi 5A | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
