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Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Google Pixel (32GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) 07Points
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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24Points Google Pixel (32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X
Google Pixel (32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2770
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel (32GB)

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!

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Pixel (32GB)} 24 Advantages Google Pixel (32GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)4%
Lighter		vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)2%
Thinner		vs8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+(back) 13MP4%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 12.3MP
+3000 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2770 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)144%
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+441 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.2 Nougatvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
17 Common items in both devices
16 million
5"
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
ModelRedmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Pixel (32GB)
Other model names红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3BGoogle Pixel 1, G-2PW4100, G-2PW4200, HTC Sailfish
Country or region availableChina
China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiGoogle
Release date10/1/201710/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)69.54 x 143.84 millimeters (2.74 x 5.66 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 2461 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps650/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)		LTE Cat11
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.55Âľm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2770 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered26 hours (1.1 days)
Standbyfeature not registered456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
• Aluminum body
• MIUI 8.5		• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
• Google Assistant
• Daydream View VR
• Live Case

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Google Pixel (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.92W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.33W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
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