BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Priv vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2017 8:13 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:35 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Compare BlackBerry Priv X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+544 PPI104% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+(back) 18MP41% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+3410 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3080 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)28% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)24% Thinner
5.4"	vs	+5.5"2% Larger screen
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.2 (aperture)

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
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Model	Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Other model names	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-3, RIM Venice	红米Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia	China
Brand	BlackBerry	Xiaomi
Release date	11/6/2015	9/1/2017
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)	76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,28,29,30), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Back camera (main camera)	18 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4896x3672 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3410 mAh	3080 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	264 hours (11 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)	• Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose • 450-nits brightness • MIUI 8.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)	Redmi Note 5A
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