Compare: Xiaomi Redmi 4A (2GB RAM, 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM, 32GB)

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The Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM, 32GB) is a slightly better phone than the Xiaomi Redmi 4A (2GB RAM, 16GB), and is also slightly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM, 32GB)!

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	Xiaomi Redmi 4A (2GB RAM, 16GB)	Xiaomi Redmi 5A (3GB RAM, 32GB)

Buy Now	not available currently	Buy
Excellence Score	18.0	21.5
Value for Money Score	66.6	69.3
Price	₹ 5,999 onwards	₹ 7,499 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Mar, 2017	Dec, 2017
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Upgradeable to 8.0 OreoExpected update to next Android version	Android 7.0 Nougat, Upgradeable to 8.0 OreoLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	5 inches	5 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1280 pixels (~ 294 pixels per inch)	720x1280 pixels (~ 294 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels
Scratch Resistant Display
Display Features	Color Temperature Adjustment	IPS LCD
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	1.4 GHz	1.4 GHz
Processor Type	Quad Core	Quad Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425Ranked #76 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425Ranked #76 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 308	Adreno 308
RAM	2 GB	3 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB	USB
Primary Camera	13.0MP	13.0MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	5P Lens, F/2.2 Aperture, Low Light Enhancement, HDR, Panorama, Burst mode, Face Recognition, Real-time Filters	F/2.2 Aperture, 5P Lens, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face/Smile Detection, HDR, Panorama, Burst mode
Secondary Camera	5.0MP	5.0MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.2 Aperture, Selfie Countdown, Face Recognition	F/2.0 Aperture, Face Recognition, Selfie Countdown
Internal Memory	16 GB	32 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	up to 128 GB	up to 128 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.5 mm	8.35 mm
Weight	131 gm	137 gm
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant
Battery Capacity	3120 mAh	3000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	192 hrs
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	Video Playback Time: 7 hrs, Gaming Time: 6 hrs
Fingerprint sensor
Other Features	N/A	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Nice, well-built, polycarbonate body Small and light, and therefore easy to use with just one hand The rear panel of this phone has a matte finish and offers a good grip Nice, vivid display with decent viewing angles, and sunlight legibility - also has a Reading mode which makes colours easier on the eyes MIUI is one of the nicer, more refined Android UIs - and comes with useful add-on functionality - such as support for Indic languages, Dual Apps, Second Space, and Quick Ball shortcut button Good, reliable overall performance - with no lags when multitasking, or streaming videos and movies - gaming performance is decent too The camera app is easy to use, and most modes are accessible with just one tap The loudspeaker on the handset is pretty decent and loud enough to fill a small room Audio quality via earphones is decent too (earphones don't come bundled though) Decent call quality Good battery life - easily lasts for over a day with regular use Decent charging speed too - takes less than two hours to charge fully The Infrared emitter on the Redmi 4A works as a universal remote and lets you control various appliances at home and works well with a variety of set-top boxes and TVs	Good looks with a solid build, plastic unibody design, and a compact feel The gentle curves at the edges are a nice upgrade over the Redmi 4A which was more square-ish Good display for the price MIUI continues to be one of the more well designed Android UIs - it's clean, efficient and has a number of useful add-on apps like Mi Drop, Mi Security (lets you set passcodes on individual apps, set up dual apps or a second space on the device, block SMS senders and more), and Mi Remote Decent performance in daily use Acceptable cameras given the price point - take good shots in good light, and single-tone LED flash at the back will help you get a little more visibility in low light conditions Decent battery life - with the low power usage of the Snapdragon 425 and the frugal HD screen, you can easily get a full day’s use out of the smartphone before needing to charge Additionally, the company has taken user feedback and gone with a non-hybrid SIM tray design - there are separate slots for a microSD card and both SIMs, therefore not forcing users to have to forego one or the other Overall it's a decent upgrade over the Redmi 4A, and the small changes will help in keeping the phone current - and offer very good value to users looking for a nice entry-level smartphone
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The rear camera is decent for the price but definitely not the strongest point of the phone - in proper lighting conditions, it can deliver good photos and the colours are well-balanced - but overall details are lacking, low light performance is average, and video recording capability is pretty ordinary too The selfie camera is again acceptable for the price, but in low-light conditions, it is slow and struggles to take decent pictures The Redmi 4A is a pretty solid phone overall, and a good choice especially for entry-level phone buyers - but it's most tough competition actually comes from its siblings - the Redmi 3S and the Redmi 4 - for just a little more, users can get a better design, a better display, a better Snapdragon 430 series processor, a slightly better camera, and more battery power	Performance is only good for basic use - you will of course need better specs (and a more expensive phone) if you intend to use heavy apps, or play a lot of games Camera quality is basic too - again as would be expected at this price point No fast charging support
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