Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A and the Xiaomi Redmi 6A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.45 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 137 g | 145 g |
| Released | Oct 2017 | Jun 2018 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi 5A is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 6A is ahead on storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 6A is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.45 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density) | 720 x 1440 pixels |
| Protection | Undisclosed | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 |
| Pixel Density | — | 295 ppi |
Platform
| Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 12 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9 (Pie) with MIUI 11/12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF | 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0, 32mm (standard), 1/5.0", 1.12µm | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | Face recognition, selfie countdown | AI portrait mode |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery
| Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion |
| Charging | 5V/1A charging | Standard charging (no fast charging) |
| Capacity | — | 3000 mAh |
Body
| Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in) | 147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 137 g (4.83 oz) | 145 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Plastic body |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) + dedicated microSD slot | — |
Comms
| Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| GPS | — | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Xiaomi Redmi 5A | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, October 16 | June 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, October 17 | Available. Released 2018, June |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Xiaomi Redmi 5A or Xiaomi Redmi 6A?
Xiaomi Redmi 5A — 137 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A versus 145 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi 5A or Xiaomi Redmi 6A?
Xiaomi Redmi 6A — Oct 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A versus Jun 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi 5A or the Xiaomi Redmi 6A rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Redmi 5A 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 6A 6/10.
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