Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 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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Display technology
OLED versus LCD
- Mi Mix Alpha:
- OLED
- Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
- LCD
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Weight
Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite): 91 g lighter
- Mi Mix Alpha:
- 241 g
- Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
- 150 g
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Width
Mi Mix Alpha: 3.9 mm narrower
- Mi Mix Alpha:
- 72.3 mm
- Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
- 76.2 mm
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Screen diagonal
Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite): 2.42 in smaller diagonal
- Mi Mix Alpha:
- 7.92 in
- Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
- 5.5 in
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Chipset
- Mi Mix Alpha:
- Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
- Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
- Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
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Rear camera layout
- Mi Mix Alpha:
- Triple
- Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
- Single
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. Mi Mix Alpha
- Height:
- 154.4 mm
- Width:
- 72.3 mm
- Depth:
- 10.4 mm +2.8 mm versus Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
2. Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
- Height:
- 153 mm
- Width:
- 76.2 mm +3.9 mm versus Mi Mix Alpha
- 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.
At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.
1. Mi Mix Alpha
Mi Mix Alpha: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
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
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 | Mi Mix Alpha | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| 16 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
Mi Mix Alpha: Original memory entry
512GB 12GB RAM · UFS3.0
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 Mix Alpha
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- No
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
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Mi Mix Alpha | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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Display
| Specification | Mi Mix Alpha | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| Screen format | Unknown |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Mi Mix Alpha | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| Rear camera, main |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Mi Mix Alpha | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 8 score * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Mi Mix Alpha | 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. |
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| Battery life | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Mix Alpha | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| SIM card |
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| Speed |
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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 | Mi Mix Alpha | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Mi Mix Alpha | Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) |
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| Dop |
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