Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) and Xiaomi Redmi 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 5, ahead on Design & display and Camera.
| Category | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A), if you care about…
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,673 :1
- against 1,331 :1
Xiaomi Redmi 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,080 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 282 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 75.9 %
- against 71.5 %
- Display Diagonal
- 5.7″
- against 5.5″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 69,716 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 168 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 762 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Silver, Rose Gold | Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.7 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Body Height | 153 mm | 151.8 mm |
| Weight | 153 g Best value | 157 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % | 75.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Metal, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,080 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | — | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
| Talk time | 32 h | — |
| Standby time | 240 h | — |
| Music playback time | 75 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 282 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,673 :1 Best value | 1,331 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | 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, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | 0.53 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.44 W/kg Best value | 1.53 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MDI6S, Redmi Y1, Redmi Note 5A | MDG1, MDI1 |
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