Infinix Smart 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Infinix Smart 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi 5A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Infinix Smart 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,050 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.45 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 138 g | 137 g |
| Released | Aug 2018 | Oct 2017 |
Summary: Infinix Smart 2 is ahead on battery, screen size. Xiaomi Redmi 5A is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Infinix Smart 2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Infinix Smart 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.45 inches, 78.1 cm2 (~74.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density) |
| Protection | 2.5D curved glass | Undisclosed |
Platform
| Infinix Smart 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo) with XOS 3.3 (some variants may run Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition) | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6739 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8100, 570 MHz | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Infinix Smart 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), expandable up to 128GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Infinix Smart 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF | 13 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF |
| Features | Dual LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Infinix Smart 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.0, 32mm (standard), 1/5.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | Dual LED flash | Face recognition, selfie countdown |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Infinix Smart 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging (no fast charging) | 5V/1A charging |
Body
| Infinix Smart 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 148 x 71 x 8.4 mm (5.83 x 2.80 x 0.33 in) | 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 138 g (4.87 oz) | 137 g (4.83 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, dedicated slot) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) + dedicated microSD slot |
| Colors | Sandstone Black, Bordeaux Red, Serene Gold, City Blue | — |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Comms
| Infinix Smart 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Infinix Smart 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2017, October 16 |
| Released | August 2018 | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2017, October 17 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Infinix Smart 2 or Xiaomi Redmi 5A?
Infinix Smart 2 — 3,050 mAh for the Infinix Smart 2 versus 3,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.
Which is lighter, Infinix Smart 2 or Xiaomi Redmi 5A?
Xiaomi Redmi 5A — 138 g for the Infinix Smart 2 versus 137 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.
Which is newer, Infinix Smart 2 or Xiaomi Redmi 5A?
Infinix Smart 2 — Aug 2018 for the Infinix Smart 2 versus Oct 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.
Is the Infinix Smart 2 or the Xiaomi Redmi 5A rated higher?
We rate the Infinix Smart 2 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 5A 6/10.
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