Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
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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 Note 4G
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 267 | 267 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 68.8 | 71.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 505 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 5 | MIUI 11 |
| OS Version | 4.2 | 7.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3100 | 3080 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 60 h | Up to 75 h |
| stand by | Up to 775 h (3G) | Up to 240 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 38 h (3G) | Up to 32 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 154 | 153 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.5 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 185 | 153 |
| Width (mm) | 78.7 | 76.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, August. Released 2014, August | 2017, November. Released 2017, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800 - India | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 - India | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 3, 40 - India | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | — | 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 Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G packs a 3100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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