HP iPAQ Glisten vs Xiaomi Redmi 5a
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.
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Display technology
OLED versus LCD
- iPAQ Glisten:
- OLED
- Redmi 5a:
- LCD
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Weight
iPAQ Glisten: 5 g lighter
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 132 g
- Redmi 5a:
- 137 g
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Width
iPAQ Glisten: 7.3 mm narrower
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 62.8 mm
- Redmi 5a:
- 70.1 mm
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Screen diagonal
iPAQ Glisten: 2.5 in smaller diagonal
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 2.5 in
- Redmi 5a:
- 5 in
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Chipset
- iPAQ Glisten:
- Qualcomm MSM7200
- Redmi 5a:
- Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
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Depth
Redmi 5a: 5 mm thinner
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 13.4 mm
- Redmi 5a:
- 8.4 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. iPAQ Glisten
- Height:
- 112.8 mm
- Width:
- 62.8 mm
- Depth:
- 13.4 mm +5 mm versus Redmi 5a
2. Redmi 5a
- Height:
- 140.4 mm +27.6 mm versus iPAQ Glisten
- Width:
- 70.1 mm +7.3 mm versus iPAQ Glisten
- Depth:
- 8.4 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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. iPAQ Glisten
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 19.4 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 256.1% more rectangular screen area than iPAQ Glisten.
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.
iPAQ Glisten: Original memory entry
256 MB RAM · 512 MB ROM
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. iPAQ Glisten
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 16 GB (dedicated slot)
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.
At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Redmi 5a |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Redmi 5a |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors | Unknown |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Redmi 5a |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions | Unknown |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Redmi 5a |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Redmi 5a |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Redmi 5a |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Redmi 5a |
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| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Redmi 5a |
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| Dop |
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