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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB) vs Lenovo A5 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Lenovo A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo A5 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB) 15Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Deca-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)

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Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)} 15 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB) vs A5 (32GB)} 4 Advantages Lenovo A5 (32GB)
+2.1GHz 64bit Deca-core77%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)17%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1440 pixels
+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs295 PPI
+5.5"1%
Larger screen
vs5.45"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4100 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+160 grams (5.6 ounces)9%
Lighter
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
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.

29 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
32GB (22GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
+22 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
ModelRedmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 4, Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) Deca-Core, Xiaomi Nikel联想A5 3GB RAM, Lenovo A5 Dual-sim
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
China
China
BrandXiaomiLenovo
Release date8/1/20166/1/2018
Depth8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 151 millimeters (2.99 x 5.94 in)70.86 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~74% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI295 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6797 Helio X20 (20nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPUDeca-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP4 780MhzPowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Aluminum body
β€’ 2.5D curved glass
β€’ MIUI 8.0
β€’ 720p@120fps slow-motion
β€’ 24-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ WiFi display
β€’ Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold
β€’ Plastic body
β€’ ZUI 3.9

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)Lenovo A5 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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