Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
720x1440
12
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.45"
IPS
IPS
720x1440
13
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB)
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6 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 34 Common items in both devices |
| 3GB LPDDR3 |
| 32GB (23GB available) / 32GB (21GB available) |
| Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 16 million |
| 720x1440 pixels |
| LED flash |
| +27 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightđą Model features | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| Model | Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) |
| Other model names | ç´ çął5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 3GB RAM) MDT1, MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy | Xiaomi Redmi 7A M1903C3EC, M1903C3EE, M1903C3ET, Xiaomi Pine |
| Country or region available |            China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, (Global, International), Vietnam | China |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 12/1/2017 | 6/1/2019 |
| Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in) | 70.41 x 146.3 millimeters (2.77 x 5.76 in) |
| Weight | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
đ˛ Display | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5.45" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1440 pixels | 720x1440 pixels (18:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 282 PPI | 295 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
đ¤ Operating System | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| System version | Android 7.1.2 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
âď¸ Processor | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ˝ Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (23GB available) | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
đś Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) | 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 | CDMA 800 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China/Taiwan version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 China/Taiwan version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) India/Italy/Thailand/Vietnam version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Spain/Singapore/Indonesia version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
đˇ Camera | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.25Âľm pixel | 1.12Âľm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ¸ Front camera | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/5" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12Âľm pixel |
đ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
đ Connectivity | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
đ§ Sensors | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
đ Battery | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | 288 hours (12 days) | 456 hours (19 days) |
â Other features | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| 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, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold ⢠USB OTG On-The-Go ⢠Plastic frame ⢠Aluminum back ⢠2.5D glass screen edge ⢠18:9 ratio screen ⢠MIUI 9.1 ⢠Silicone case included ⢠Fast battery charging 5V/2A ⢠WiFi display, direct, hotspot | ⢠Colors: Black, Blue, Gold ⢠MIUI 12 ⢠Sony IMX486 back camera sensor ⢠WiFi Display |
â˘ď¸ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) | Redmi 7A (13MP 32GB/3GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.56W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) |