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Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) vs Xiaomi Redmi 4
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) and Xiaomi Redmi 4: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 4, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 16 GB
- Usable Surface
- 71.5 %
- against 69.1 %
Xiaomi Redmi 4, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,100 mAh
- against 3,080 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 296 ppi
- against 267 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Silver, Rose Gold | Gold, Grey, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Body Height | 153 mm | 141.3 mm |
| Weight | 153 g Best value | 156 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % Best value | 69.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,080 mAh | 4,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| 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 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 296 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,673 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3 | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | 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, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| 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 | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MDI6S, Redmi Y1, Redmi Note 5A | — |
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