Maxwest Astro 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.
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Width
Astro 5s: 4.2 mm narrower
- Astro 5s:
- 72 mm
- Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
- 76.2 mm
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Screen diagonal
Astro 5s: 0.5 in smaller diagonal
- Astro 5s:
- 5 in
- Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
- 5.5 in
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Chipset
- Astro 5s:
- Mediatek MT6580M (28 nm)
- Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
- Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
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Depth
Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite): 1.5 mm thinner
- Astro 5s:
- 9.1 mm
- Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
- 7.6 mm
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Height
Astro 5s: 8.6 mm shorter
- Astro 5s:
- 144.4 mm
- Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
- 153 mm
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Release year
- Astro 5s:
- 2016
- 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. Astro 5s
- Height:
- 144.4 mm
- Width:
- 72 mm
- Depth:
- 9.1 mm +1.5 mm versus Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
2. Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
- Height:
- 153 mm +8.6 mm versus Astro 5s
- Width:
- 76.2 mm +4.2 mm versus Astro 5s
- Depth:
- 7.6 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. Astro 5s
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
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 21% more rectangular screen area than Astro 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.
| Storage | Astro 5s | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| 8 GB | 1 GB RAM | Not recorded |
| 16 GB | Not recorded | 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. Astro 5s
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB
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.
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 | Astro 5s | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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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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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Astro 5s | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Astro 5s | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Astro 5s | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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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 | Astro 5s | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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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. | Unknown |
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| Battery life |
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| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Astro 5s | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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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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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Astro 5s | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Astro 5s | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| Dop |
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