Blu R1 HD (16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

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Side by side comparison between Blu R1 HD vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2018 10:01 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:32 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X Blu R1 HD (16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Compare Blu R1 HD 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? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

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!

3 Advantages Blu R1 HD (16GB)	vs	12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+294 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+3080 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (10GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
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Model	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
Other model names	Blu R1 HD R0030UU Prime exclusive	红米Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	China
Brand	Blu	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2016	9/1/2017
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 143.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.65 in)	76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 7, 12, 17)	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	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	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
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	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
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	3080 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	264 hours (11 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	Redmi Note 5A
Call control	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: Black	• Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose • 450-nits brightness • MIUI 8.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu R1 HD (16GB)	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