Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/7/2017 8:13 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:23 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X Microsoft Lumia 430 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) Compare Microsoft Lumia 430 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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3 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 430	vs	22 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core65% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.5GB available)	vs	+16GB (9GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)26% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+294 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 13MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (848x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

f/2.2 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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Model	Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual-sim	红米5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B
Country or region available	feature not registered	China
Brand	Microsoft	Xiaomi
Release date	4/1/2015	10/1/2017
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.2 x 120.5 millimeters (2.49 x 4.74 in)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4.5GB available)	16GB (9GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (848x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	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	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8.4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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: Black, Black with orange • Lumia Denim UI • OneDrive 30GB • Internet Explorer 11 • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue • Aluminum body • MIUI 8.5
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 430	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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

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Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate