Xiaomi Mi 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Mi 4
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Xiaomi Redmi 5A
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Mi 4
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Mi 4
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 441 | 296 |
| Screen-to-body | 72.3 | 69.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 308 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 10 | MIUI 12 |
| OS Version | 4.4.3 | 7.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.8 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/1.8 | 5 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3080 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 280 h (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 139.2 | 140.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 149 | 137 |
| Width (mm) | 68.5 | 70.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, July. Released 2014, August | 2017, November. Released 2017, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | TD-SCDMA - 4G model | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 38, 39, 40 - 4G model | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| edge | Yes | — |
| gprs | Yes | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.1 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi 4 | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Mi 4 and Xiaomi Redmi 5A are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Mi 4 packs a 3080 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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