Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global) vs Lenovo A5 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs Lenovo A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 7:34 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:40 PM

Compare Lenovo A5 X Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Lenovo A5 (16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	vs	5 Advantages Lenovo A5 (16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+16GB (10GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)18% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1440 pixels

295 PPI

5.45"

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 6A Global 2GB RAM + 16GB, Xiaomi Cactus	联想A5 3GB RAM, Lenovo A5 Dual-sim
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe), India	China
Brand	Xiaomi	Lenovo
Release date	6/1/2018	6/1/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	70.86 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	295 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
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8300	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (9GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1804C3CG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3CH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3CG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3CH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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	M1804C3CG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3CH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3CG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3CH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not 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 Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (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, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9	• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Plastic body • ZUI 3.9
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Lenovo A5 (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