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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) vs CAT S30

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime vs CAT S30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT S30 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) 21Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

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01Point CAT S30 Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime X
CAT S30
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (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 Note 5A Prime (32GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB) vs S30} 1 Advantage CAT S30
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core70%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)18%
Lighter		vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)73%
Thinner		vs13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen		vs480x854 pixels
+267 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs218 PPI
+5.5"22%
Larger screen		vs4.5"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+(front) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer		vsAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3080 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.1 + A2DP
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
25 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+18 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
 
ModelRedmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 5A ι«˜ι…η‰ˆ, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDG6S, MDE6S, MDT6SCaterpillar S30, CAT S30 Dual-sim
Country or region availableChina
China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiCAT
Release date8/1/20179/1/2015
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)72.7 x 141.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.59 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated 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 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		UMTS 850/900/2100
USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900
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 Cat4
Global model:
LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
USA model:
LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
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+, LTE
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

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature 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
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)18 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)936 hours (39 days)

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
β€’ 2.5D glass screen
β€’ 450-nits brightness
β€’ MIUI 9.0		β€’ Colors: Black
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5A Prime (32GB)CAT S30
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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