Itel A05s vs Xiaomi Redmi A2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Itel A05s and the Xiaomi Redmi A2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Itel A05s | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Price | $845 | $389 |
| Our rating | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.52 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 192 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Mar 2023 |
Summary: Itel A05s is ahead on screen size. Xiaomi Redmi A2 is ahead on our rating, battery.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi A2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Itel A05s | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 60Hz | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, HD+ | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Protection | N/A | Scratch-resistant glass (unspecified) |
| Pixel Density | ~267-270 ppi | — |
Platform
| Itel A05s | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 12 (Go Edition) | Android 12 (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A1 (28nm) | MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Itel A05s | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM (common variant); other variants with 64GB 4GB RAM or 8GB (4+4GB) RAM exist | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Itel A05s | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) + 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens) |
| Features | LED flash | Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Itel A05s | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | N/A | — |
| Video | N/A | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Itel A05s | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging (USB Type-C) | 10W wired |
Body
| Itel A05s | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm | 164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | N/A (plastic build) | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Colors | Nebula Black, Meadow Green, Crystal Blue, Glorious Orange | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Itel A05s | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I, GALILEO E1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Itel A05s | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, October 16 | 2023, March 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 16 | Available. Released 2023, March 24 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Itel A05s or Xiaomi Redmi A2?
Xiaomi Redmi A2 — 4,000 mAh for the Itel A05s versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi A2.
Which is newer, Itel A05s or Xiaomi Redmi A2?
Itel A05s — Oct 2023 for the Itel A05s versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi A2.
Is the Itel A05s or the Xiaomi Redmi A2 rated higher?
We rate the Itel A05s 4/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi A2 6/10.
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