Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) vs Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs Apple iPhone 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 10:13 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:51 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 5 X Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1440
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)

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!

18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core140% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+720x1440 pixels43% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+5.45"36% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh108% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1440 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)30% More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)29% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
295 PPI	vs	+326 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
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Model	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Other model names	红米6A, Xiaomi 6A 2GB RAM + 16GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cactus	iPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	6/1/2018	9/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/2012
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	iOS 6.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8300	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 2229
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429)
Primary 3G network	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	A1428 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1429 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 A1428 model: LTE (4, 17) A1429 CDMA model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17) A1429 GSM model: LTE (1, 3, 5)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	33mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	35mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1440 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	225 hours (9.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9	• Colors: White, Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • HD voice • Video stabilization • Dock connector port • Panorama photo • Siri Voice Control • FaceTime • HAC (M3/T4) • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)