Orange Monte Carlo 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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Weight
Monte Carlo: 17 g lighter
- Monte Carlo:
- 120 g
- Redmi 5a:
- 137 g
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Width
Monte Carlo: 2.3 mm narrower
- Monte Carlo:
- 67.8 mm
- Redmi 5a:
- 70.1 mm
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Screen diagonal
Monte Carlo: 0.7 in smaller diagonal
- Monte Carlo:
- 4.3 in
- Redmi 5a:
- 5 in
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Depth
Redmi 5a: 2 mm thinner
- Monte Carlo:
- 10.4 mm
- Redmi 5a:
- 8.4 mm
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Height
Monte Carlo: 14.5 mm shorter
- Monte Carlo:
- 125.9 mm
- Redmi 5a:
- 140.4 mm
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Release year
- Monte Carlo:
- 2011
- 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. Monte Carlo
- Height:
- 125.9 mm
- Width:
- 67.8 mm
- Depth:
- 10.4 mm +2 mm versus Redmi 5a
2. Redmi 5a
- Height:
- 140.4 mm +14.5 mm versus Monte Carlo
- Width:
- 70.1 mm +2.3 mm versus Monte Carlo
- 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. Monte Carlo
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 52.6 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 31% more rectangular screen area than Monte Carlo.
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.
Monte Carlo: Original memory entry
512 MB RAM
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. Monte Carlo
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 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.
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 | Monte Carlo | Redmi 5a |
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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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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Monte Carlo | Redmi 5a |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Monte Carlo | Redmi 5a |
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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 | Unknown |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Monte Carlo | Redmi 5a |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU | Unknown |
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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 | Monte Carlo | 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. | Unknown |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Monte Carlo | Redmi 5a |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Music and Audio
| Specification | Monte Carlo | Redmi 5a |
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| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Monte Carlo | Redmi 5a |
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| Dop |
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