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Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9A X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) 04Points
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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14Points Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X
Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.53"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)

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Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)42%
Lighter		vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7%
Thinner		vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+294 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs269 PPI
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)62%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR4XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (9GB available)vs+32GB (20GB available)122%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.53"31%
Larger screen
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(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) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
23 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+16 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
ModelRedmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Other model names็บข็ฑณ5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3BXiaomi Redmi 9A M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI
Country or region availableChina
China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date10/1/20177/7/2020, Announced: 6/30/2020
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70% (screen-to-body ratio)~81% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI269 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered400nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 84175 (v8)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)		Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat6 (1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
โ€ข Aluminum body
โ€ข MIUI 8.5		โ€ข Colors: Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, Ocean Green
โ€ข MIUI 12

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.9W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.4W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
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