Xiaomi Redmi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi A2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi A1 and the Xiaomi Redmi A2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Price | $4,397 | $389 |
| Our rating | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.52 in | 6.52 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 192 g | 192 g |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Mar 2023 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi A2 is ahead on our rating, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi A2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant display | Scratch-resistant glass (unspecified) |
Platform
| Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), with a lightweight MIUI interface | Android 12 (Go edition) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio A22 (12 nm) | MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 1TB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (LPDDR4X + eMMC 5.1) | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Dual | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.08 MP (QVGA) auxiliary lens | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) + 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens) |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 10W wired |
Body
| Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in) | 164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back (leather-like texture), plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot (no 5GHz support) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS (A-GPS, Network Location) | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I, GALILEO E1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio (with headphones) | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Xiaomi Redmi A1 | Xiaomi Redmi A2 |
|---|
| Announced | 2022, September 06 | 2023, March 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 09 | Available. Released 2023, March 24 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Xiaomi Redmi A1 or Xiaomi Redmi A2?
Xiaomi Redmi A2 — 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi A1 versus 4 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi A2.
Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi A1 or Xiaomi Redmi A2?
Xiaomi Redmi A2 — Sep 2022 for the Xiaomi Redmi A1 versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi A2.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi A1 or the Xiaomi Redmi A2 rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi Redmi A1 4/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi A2 6/10.
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