alcatel Idol 2 Mini vs Xiaomi Redmi 5a: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Idol 2 Mini: 27 g lighter

Idol 2 Mini:

110 g

Redmi 5a:

137 g
Width

Idol 2 Mini: 6.6 mm narrower

Idol 2 Mini:

63.5 mm

Redmi 5a:

70.1 mm
Screen diagonal

Idol 2 Mini: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

Idol 2 Mini:

4.5 in

Redmi 5a:

5 in
Depth

Idol 2 Mini: 0.5 mm thinner

Idol 2 Mini:

7.9 mm

Redmi 5a:

8.4 mm
Height

Idol 2 Mini: 11.4 mm shorter

Idol 2 Mini:

129 mm

Redmi 5a:

140.4 mm
Release year

Idol 2 Mini:

2014

Redmi 5a:

2017

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Idol 2 Mini

Height:

129 mm
Width:

63.5 mm
Depth:

7.9 mm
2. Redmi 5a

Height:

140.4 mm +11.4 mm versus Idol 2 Mini
Width:

70.1 mm +6.6 mm versus Idol 2 Mini
Depth:

8.4 mm +0.5 mm versus Idol 2 Mini

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Idol 2 Mini

110 g
2. Redmi 5a

137 g

+27 g versus Idol 2 Mini

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Idol 2 Mini

Screen diagonal:

4.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

55.8 cm²
2. Redmi 5a

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²

Redmi 5a has approximately 23.5% more rectangular screen area than Idol 2 Mini.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Idol 2 Mini: Original memory entry

4 GB · 1 GB RAM (Single SIM)/ 8 GB · 1 GB RAM (Dual SIM)

Redmi 5a: Original memory entry

32 GB · 3 GB RAM 16 GB · 2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Idol 2 Mini

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model

2. Redmi 5a

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Idol 2 Mini

1700 mAh
2. Redmi 5a

3000 mAh

+1300 mAh versus Idol 2 Mini

Specifications

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1. Idol 2 Mini2. Redmi 5a

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Redmi 5a.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Redmi 5a
Dimensions (HxWxD)	129 Х 63.5 Х 7.9 mm	140.4 Х 70.1 Х 8.4 mm
Weight	110 g	137 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inch	5" inch
Screen resolution	540 x 960 px	720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	4 GB 1 GB RAM (Single SIM)/ 8 GB 1 GB RAM (Dual SIM)	32 GB 3 GB RAM 16 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model	microSD up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	1700 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)	Android 7.1.2 (Nougat); MIUI 10
Chipset	Unknown	Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Redmi 5a.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Redmi 5a
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	55.8 cm2	68.0 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	68.1%	69.1%
PPI /points per inch/	245 PPI	296 PPI
Screen protection	Asahi Dragontrail Glass oleophobic coating	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Redmi 5a.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Redmi 5a
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	8 MP AF	13 MP PDAF f/2.2
Functions	LED flash panorama HDR	LED flash HDR panorama
Video	720p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	VGA	5 MP f/2.0

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Redmi 5a.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Redmi 5a
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz	Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Unknown	Adreno 308
Antutu 7 score *	17149	32456
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	660
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	2014
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	1368
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	124
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	Unknown	410

General specs

General specs — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Redmi 5a.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Redmi 5a
Release date	2014 February	2017 November
Colors	Cloudy White Hot pink Slate	Gold Dark Gray Rose Gold Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	160 EUR	110 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front glass aluminum body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Redmi 5a.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Redmi 5a
SIM card	Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps	HSPA LTE
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	4.1 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.43 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Redmi 5a.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Redmi 5a
Radio	Stereo FM radio RDS	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Redmi 5a.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Redmi 5a
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass - Single SIM: 6016A 6016X Dual SIM: 6016D 6016E	Sensors Accelerometer proximity Infrared port - For India; China

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