Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
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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
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.45 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 295 | 267 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 74.4 | 71.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 505 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 12 | MIUI 11 |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 7.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 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 Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146.3 | 153 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.6 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 165 | 153 |
| Width (mm) | 70.4 | 76.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, May 24. Released 2019, July 04 | 2017, November. Released 2017, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 - Global | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM Radio, built-in antenna | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 7A | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Redmi 7A and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi 7A packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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