Coolpad Cool S1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4a

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

    Redmi 4a: 36.5 g lighter

    Cool S1:
    168 g
    Redmi 4a:
    131.5 g
  • Width

    Redmi 4a: 4.3 mm narrower

    Cool S1:
    74.7 mm
    Redmi 4a:
    70.4 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 4a: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

    Cool S1:
    5.5 in
    Redmi 4a:
    5 in
  • Chipset

    Cool S1:
    Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
    Redmi 4a:
    Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    Cool S1: 1 mm thinner

    Cool S1:
    7.5 mm
    Redmi 4a:
    8.5 mm
  • Height

    Redmi 4a: 11.5 mm shorter

    Cool S1:
    151.4 mm
    Redmi 4a:
    139.9 mm

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. Cool S1

    Height:
    151.4 mm +11.5 mm versus Redmi 4a
    Width:
    74.7 mm +4.3 mm versus Redmi 4a
    Depth:
    7.5 mm
  2. 2. Redmi 4a

    Height:
    139.9 mm
    Width:
    70.4 mm
    Depth:
    8.5 mm +1 mm versus Cool S1

Weight

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

  1. 1. Cool S1

    168 g

    +36.5 g versus Redmi 4a

  2. 2. Redmi 4a

    131.5 g

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. Cool S1

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 4a

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

Cool S1 has approximately 21% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 4a.

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 Cool S1, Redmi 4a, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageCool S1Redmi 4a
16 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
32 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
Cool S1: Original memory entry

128 GB · 6 GB RAM 64 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

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

1. Cool S1

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

2. Redmi 4a

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 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. Cool S1

    4070 mAh

    +950 mAh versus Redmi 4a

  2. 2. Redmi 4a

    3120 mAh

Specifications

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1. Cool S12. Redmi 4a

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Cool S1, Redmi 4a.
SpecificationCool S1Redmi 4a
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 151.4 Х 74.7 Х 7.5 mm
  • 139.9 Х 70.4 Х 8.5 mm
Weight
  • 168 g
  • 131.5 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 128 GB
  • 6 GB RAM 64 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
  • 16/32 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4070 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3120 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); eUI 5.8
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); MIUI 10
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Cool S1, Redmi 4a.
SpecificationCool S1Redmi 4a
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 68.0 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 73.7%
  • 69.0%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 401 PPI
  • 296 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Cool S1, Redmi 4a.
SpecificationCool S1Redmi 4a
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 16 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
  • 13 MP
  • AF
  • f/2.2
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • Yes
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Cool S1, Redmi 4a.
SpecificationCool S1Redmi 4a
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
  • Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 530
  • Adreno 308
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 43152
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 1818
  • 664
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 3877
  • 1740
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 7272
  • 1350
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 123
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 396
General specs
General specs — specifications for Cool S1, Redmi 4a.
SpecificationCool S1Redmi 4a
Release date
  • 2016
  • December
  • 2016
  • November
Colors
  • Gold
  • Gold
  • Rose Gold
  • Dark Gray
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 420 EUR
  • 110 EUR
Body build Unknown
  • plastic body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Cool S1, Redmi 4a.
SpecificationCool S1Redmi 4a
SIM card
  • Dual SIM
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 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)
  • 20(800)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Cool S1, Redmi 4a.
SpecificationCool S1Redmi 4a
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Harman Kardon sound enhancement
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Cool S1, Redmi 4a.
SpecificationCool S1Redmi 4a
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0)
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • Infrared port