OnePlus 5 (128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi A1

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 5 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2017 7:13 PM, updated: 5/27/2020 2:32 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi A1 X OnePlus 5 (128GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Xiaomi Mi A1 Compare OnePlus 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 5 (128GB)

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19 Advantages OnePlus 5 (128GB)	vs	2 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A1
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (115GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (54GB available)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3080 mAh
+20W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

Dual-LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
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Model	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Other model names	OnePlus 5 A5000 8GB RAM, One Plus 5	Xiaomi A1 MDG2, Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One, Xiaomi Tiffany
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, Taiwan	(Europe), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, (Global, International), Vietnam
Brand	OnePlus	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2017	9/12/2017
Depth	7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.1 x 154.2 millimeters (2.92 x 6.07 in)	75.8 x 155.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.12 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Display type	Optic AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 Global version: LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) India version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Hong Kong/Indonesia/Russia/Vietnam version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP standard f/2.636mm1/2.8"1.0µm1.6x-optical-zoomAF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.650mm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3080 mAh
Charger, watts	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Slate Gray, Soft Gold • LED notification (RGB) • Oxygen OS 4.5.8 • 2.5D curved glass • Dirac HD sound • Dash Charge • Sony IMX 398 back camera • Sony IMX 371 front camera	• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose gold • Android One • Aluminum frame and back • Oleophobic coating screen • 450nit brightness screen • 2x optical zoom back camera • 720p@120fps slow motion • Fast battery charging • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 5 (128GB)	Xiaomi Mi A1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered