Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi 5

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 5: 21 g lighter

    Mi A2 Lite:
    178 g
    Redmi 5:
    157 g
  • Width

    Mi A2 Lite: 1.1 mm narrower

    Mi A2 Lite:
    71.7 mm
    Redmi 5:
    72.8 mm
  • Chipset

    Mi A2 Lite:
    Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
    Redmi 5:
    Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Mi A2 Lite:
    Dual
    Redmi 5:
    Single
  • Depth

    Redmi 5: 1.1 mm thinner

    Mi A2 Lite:
    8.8 mm
    Redmi 5:
    7.7 mm
  • Height

    Mi A2 Lite: 2.5 mm shorter

    Mi A2 Lite:
    149.3 mm
    Redmi 5:
    151.8 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. Mi A2 Lite

    Height:
    149.3 mm
    Width:
    71.7 mm
    Depth:
    8.8 mm +1.1 mm versus Redmi 5
  2. 2. Redmi 5

    Height:
    151.8 mm +2.5 mm versus Mi A2 Lite
    Width:
    72.8 mm +1.1 mm versus Mi A2 Lite
    Depth:
    7.7 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Mi A2 Lite

    178 g

    +21 g versus Redmi 5

  2. 2. Redmi 5

    157 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. Mi A2 Lite

    Screen diagonal:
    5.84 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    85.1 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 5

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.8 cm²

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.

Mi A2 Lite: Original memory entry

64 GB · 4 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 GB RAM

Redmi 5: Original memory entry

32 GB · 3/4 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. Mi A2 Lite

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

2. Redmi 5

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 128 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. Mi A2 Lite

    4000 mAh

    +700 mAh versus Redmi 5

  2. 2. Redmi 5

    3300 mAh

Specifications

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1. Mi A2 Lite2. Redmi 5

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 5.
SpecificationMi A2 LiteRedmi 5
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 149.3 Х 71.7 Х 8.8 mm
  • 151.8 Х 72.8 Х 7.7 mm
Weight
  • 178 g
  • 157 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.84" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2280 px
  • 720 x 1440 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 64 GB
  • 4 GB RAM 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 3/4 GB RAM 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3300 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo)
  • upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10; Android One
  • Android 7.1.2 (Nougat); MIUI 9.1
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 5.
SpecificationMi A2 LiteRedmi 5
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 85.1 cm2
  • 83.8 cm2
Screen format
  • 19:9 (height:width)
  • 18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 79.5%
  • 75.9%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 432 PPI
  • 282 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 5.
SpecificationMi A2 LiteRedmi 5
Rear camera, main
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
  • 12 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 12 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1.25 µm
  • PDAF -5 MP
  • 1.12 μm
  • depth sensor
  • 12 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1.25 µm
  • PDAF
Functions
  • HDR
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 5 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 5.
SpecificationMi A2 LiteRedmi 5
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 506
  • Adreno 506
Antutu 7 score *
  • 76832
  • 70152
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 870
  • 773
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 4115
  • 3701
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 3021
Antutu 8 score *
  • 94936
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 146
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 847
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 5.
SpecificationMi A2 LiteRedmi 5
Release date
  • 2018
  • July
  • 2017
  • December
Colors
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Gold (Global); Rose Gold
  • Red (China only)
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Light Blue
  • Rose Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 180 EUR
  • 160 EUR
Body build Unknown
  • Front glass
  • plastic frame & ends
  • aluminum back
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 5.
SpecificationMi A2 LiteRedmi 5
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - China -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300) - Global LTE band 1(2100)
  • 34(2000)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - China
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 5.
SpecificationMi A2 LiteRedmi 5
Radio
  • FM radio (after SW update to A
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 5.
SpecificationMi A2 LiteRedmi 5
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Charging 5V/2A 10W - Versions: Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Global); Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro (China
  • India)
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Charging 5V/2A 10W - For China; India