Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Mi A1 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Price | $60 | $169 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,080 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.99 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 165 g | 181 g |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Mar 2018 |
Summary: Xiaomi Mi A1 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is ahead on battery, wired charging, ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Mi A1 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
Platform
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1.2 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9 Pie (Android One) | Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 9 (upgradable to Android 9 Pie, MIUI 12) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 509 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Dual: 12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF (primary) + 5 MP, f/2.0 (depth sensor) |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Features | — | LED flash, AI Portrait mode, AI Beautify 4.0 |
Battery
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3080 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0 compatible, charger in box typically 5V/2A) |
Body
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 165 g | 181 g (6.38 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum unibody | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0 |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, September 05 | 2018, March |
| Status | Released 2017, September | Available. Released 2018, March. Discontinued. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi Mi A1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 — 3,080 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi A1 versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.
Which has more RAM, Xiaomi Mi A1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 — 4 GB for the Xiaomi Mi A1 versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi Mi A1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
Xiaomi Mi A1 — 165 g for the Xiaomi Mi A1 versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Mi A1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 — Sep 2017 for the Xiaomi Mi A1 versus Mar 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.
Is the Xiaomi Mi A1 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Mi A1 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 8/10.
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