Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (32GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime vs Apple iPhone SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
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720x1280
13
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16mp
4GB
RAM
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Octa-core
3080
mAh
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4"
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640x1136
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1.2mp
2GB
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Dual-core
1642
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(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)
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13 Advantages 
10 Advantages | 27 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| f/2.2 (aperture) |
| 4G LTE |
| +20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) |
| Other model names | ηΊ’η±³Note 5A ι«ι η, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDE6S, MDT6S | iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724 |
| Country or region available |  China |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
| Release date | 8/1/2017 | 3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016 |
| Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in) | 58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in) |
| Weight | 153 grams (5.36 ounces) | 113 grams (3.96 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 640x1136 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 326 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
π€ Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | iOS 9.0 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | iOS 15 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm) | 64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0) |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) | 32GB (27GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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 | 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE 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 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TDβLTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 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 A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
π· Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 29mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22Β΅m 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 only main camera | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD | MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
π Connectivity | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3080 mAh | 1642 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | 14 hours |
| Standby | 240 hours (10 days) | 240 hours (10 days) |
β Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| 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 | β’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold β’ 2.5D glass screen β’ 450-nits brightness β’ MIUI 9.0 | β’ Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold β’ Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) β’ AirDrop β’ FaceTime β’ iCloud β’ Siri β’ Touch ID |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body) |