Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) vs Nokia 5
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) and Nokia 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Nokia.
The verdict
Your pick: Nokia 5, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 16 GB
- Weight
- 153 g
- against 160 g
Nokia 5, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 282 ppi
- against 267 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 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 | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Silver, Rose Gold | Blue, Silver, Black, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.05 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Body Height | 153 mm | 149.7 mm |
| Weight | 153 g Best value | 160 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % Best value | 68.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,080 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 32 h | — |
| Standby time | 240 h | — |
| Music playback time | 75 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 282 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,673 :1 Best value | 916 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7.1 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single 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 B4, 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.44 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.32 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.55 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MDI6S, Redmi Y1, Redmi Note 5A | TA-1053, TA-1024, TA-1044, TA-1027 |
