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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) 06Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime X
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)

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Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) vs Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)} 17 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)18%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)59%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
64GB (53GB available)vs+128GB (106GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+395 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.53"19%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(quad camera) 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP117%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 7.1.1 Nougatvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3080 mAhvs+5020 mAh63%
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
f/2.2 (aperture)
Full HD (1920x1080)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
ModelRedmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 5A ι«˜ι…η‰ˆ, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDE6S, MDT6SXiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (M2004J19PI)
Country or region availableChina
China
India
India
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date8/1/20178/4/2020
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered400nits[typ]

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (53GB available)128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
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 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(quad camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118Β°1/4.0"1.12Β΅m
5MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12Β΅m pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12Β΅m pixel

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh5020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby240 hours (10 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare
β€’ MIUI 11
β€’ 10W charger included

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)Redmi 9 Prime (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.85W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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