Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) vs Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
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Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
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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 (Note 5A)
Better display
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 505 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | MIUI 11 |
| OS Version | 7.1.2 | 7.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3080 | 3080 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 75 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 240 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 32 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 155.4 | 153 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 165 | 153 |
| Width (mm) | 75.8 | 76.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, September. Released 2017, September | 2017, November. Released 2017, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 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 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X) and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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