Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) vs Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
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Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
Better display
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 403 | 267 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 70.1 | 71.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 308 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | MIUI 11 |
| OS Version | 7.1.2 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.6, 50mm, (telephoto) | — |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3080 | 3080 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 92 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 264 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 35 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 155.4 | 153 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Weight (g) | 165 | 150 |
| Width (mm) | 75.8 | 76.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, September. Released 2017, September | 2017, November. Released 2017, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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