Apple iPhone 5s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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

    iPhone 5s: 38 g lighter

    iPhone 5s:
    112 g
    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    150 g
  • Width

    iPhone 5s: 17.6 mm narrower

    iPhone 5s:
    58.6 mm
    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    76.2 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPhone 5s: 1.5 in smaller diagonal

    iPhone 5s:
    4 in
    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    5.5 in
  • Chipset

    iPhone 5s:
    Apple A7 (28 nm)
    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
  • Height

    iPhone 5s: 29.2 mm shorter

    iPhone 5s:
    123.8 mm
    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    153 mm
  • Release year

    iPhone 5s:
    2013
    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    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. 1. iPhone 5s

    Height:
    123.8 mm
    Width:
    58.6 mm
    Depth:
    7.6 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

    Height:
    153 mm +29.2 mm versus iPhone 5s
    Width:
    76.2 mm +17.6 mm versus iPhone 5s
    Depth:
    7.6 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPhone 5s

    112 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

    150 g

    +38 g versus iPhone 5s

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. 1. iPhone 5s

    Screen diagonal:
    4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    44.1 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²

Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) has approximately 89.1% more rectangular screen area than iPhone 5s.

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.

Recorded RAM for iPhone 5s, Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageiPhone 5sRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
16 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
iPhone 5s: Original memory entry

16/32/64 GB · 1 GB RAM DDR3

Practical features

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

1. iPhone 5s

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

2. Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 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. 1. iPhone 5s

    1560 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

    3080 mAh

    +1520 mAh versus iPhone 5s

Specifications

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1. iPhone 5s2. Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPhone 5s, Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite).
SpecificationiPhone 5sRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 123.8 Х 58.6 Х 7.6 mm
  • 153 Х 76.2 Х 7.6 mm
Weight
  • 112 g
  • 150 g
Technology
  • LED-backlit IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 640 x 1136 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16/32/64 GB
  • 1 GB RAM DDR3
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1560 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3080 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • iOS 7
  • upgradable to iOS 12.1.3
  • Android 7.0 (Nougat); MIUI 10
Chipset
  • Apple A7 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for iPhone 5s, Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite).
SpecificationiPhone 5sRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 44.1 cm2
  • 83.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 60.8%
  • 71.5%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 326 PPI
  • 267 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • oleophobic coating
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera and Video

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

Camera and Video — specifications for iPhone 5s, Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite).
SpecificationiPhone 5sRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
Rear camera, main
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 29mm (standard)
  • 1/3''
  • 1.5µm
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.2
Functions
  • Face detection
  • HDR
  • FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 1.2 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 1.2 MP
  • f/2.4
  • 31mm (standard)
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
DxOMark Main Score *
  • 68
Unknown
DxOMark Photo *
  • 69
Unknown
DxOMark Video *
  • 66
Unknown
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for iPhone 5s, Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite).
SpecificationiPhone 5sRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
Processor CPU
  • Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
  • Quad-core Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
  • Adreno 308
Antutu 7 score *
  • 61322
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 124
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 475
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPhone 5s, Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite).
SpecificationiPhone 5sRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
Release date
  • 2013
  • September
  • 2017
  • November
Colors
  • Space Gray
  • White/Silver
  • Gold
  • Gold
  • Dark Grey
  • Silver
  • Rose Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 330 EUR
  • 90 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 250 h (2G) / Up to 250 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G) Music play - Up to 40 h
  • Stand by time- Up to 264 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 35 h (3G) Music play - Up to 92 h
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPhone 5s, Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite).
SpecificationiPhone 5sRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
SIM card
  • Nano-SIM
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1533 (CDMA)
  • A1453 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1533 (GSM)
  • A1453 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1533 (CDMA)
  • A1453 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A1457
  • A1530 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 8(900)
  • 13(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 19(800)
  • 20(800)
  • 25(1900) - A1533 GSM
  • A1533 CDMA LTE band 1(2100)
  • 18(800)
  • 25(1900)
  • 26(850) - A1453 LTE band 1(2100)
  • 7(2600)
  • 20(800) - A1457 LTE band 1(2100)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300) - A1530
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • 2.0
  • proprietary reversible connector
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 1.12 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.00 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for iPhone 5s, Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite).
SpecificationiPhone 5sRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others
  • 16-bit/44.1kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPhone 5s, Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite).
SpecificationiPhone 5sRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Siri natural language commands and dictation - Supported LTE Networks
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Versions: Redmi Y1 Lite (India); Redmi Note 5A (China
  • Malaysia)