Sharp Aquos S3 mini vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)

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

    Aquos S3 mini: 13 g lighter

    Aquos S3 mini:
    140 g
    Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1):
    153 g
  • Width

    Aquos S3 mini: 3.2 mm narrower

    Aquos S3 mini:
    73 mm
    Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1):
    76.2 mm
  • Chipset

    Aquos S3 mini:
    Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
    Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1):
    Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
  • Height

    Aquos S3 mini: 10.3 mm shorter

    Aquos S3 mini:
    142.7 mm
    Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1):
    153 mm
  • Release year

    Aquos S3 mini:
    2018
    Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1):
    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. Aquos S3 mini

    Height:
    142.7 mm
    Width:
    73 mm
    Depth:
    7.8 mm
  2. 2. Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)

    Height:
    153 mm +10.3 mm versus Aquos S3 mini
    Width:
    76.2 mm +3.2 mm versus Aquos S3 mini
    Depth:
    7.7 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Aquos S3 mini

    140 g

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

    153 g

    +13 g versus Aquos S3 mini

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. Aquos S3 mini

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    17:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    80.7 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)

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

Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1) has approximately 3.3% more rectangular screen area than Aquos S3 mini.

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 Aquos S3 mini, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageAquos S3 miniRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
64 GB 6 GB RAM Unknown
Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1): Original memory entry

64 GB · 4 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 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. Aquos S3 mini

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

2. Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)

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. Aquos S3 mini

    3020 mAh

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

    3080 mAh

    +60 mAh versus Aquos S3 mini

Specifications

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1. Aquos S3 mini2. Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Aquos S3 mini, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationAquos S3 miniRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 142.7 Х 73 Х 7.8 mm
  • 153 Х 76.2 Х 7.7 mm
Weight
  • 140 g
  • 153 g
Technology
  • IGZO IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2040 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 64 GB
  • 6 GB RAM
  • 64 GB
  • 4 GB RAM 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3020 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3080 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
  • Android 7.1.2 (Nougat); MIUI 10
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Aquos S3 mini, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationAquos S3 miniRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 80.7 cm2
  • 83.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 17:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 77.5%
  • 71.5%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 420 PPI
  • 267 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Aquos S3 mini, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationAquos S3 miniRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 16 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1/3.1''
  • 1.12µm
  • PDAF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 20 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 20 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 2.0µm
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.0
Performance
Performance — specifications for Aquos S3 mini, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationAquos S3 miniRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 508
  • Adreno 505
General specs
General specs — specifications for Aquos S3 mini, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationAquos S3 miniRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Release date
  • 2018
  • March
  • 2017
  • November
Colors
  • Black,Blue
  • Gold
  • Gold
  • Dark Grey
  • Silver
  • Rose Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 250 EUR
  • 140 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 240 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 32 h (3G) Music play - Up to 75 h
Body build
  • Front/back glass & aluminum frame
  • aluminum frame
  • plastic back
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Aquos S3 mini, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationAquos S3 miniRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -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)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi 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
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Aquos S3 mini, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationAquos S3 miniRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Aquos S3 mini, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationAquos S3 miniRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Charging 5V/2A 10W
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Versions: Redmi Y1 (India); Redmi Note 5A (Global); Redmi Note 5A Prime (China
  • Malaysia)