Xiaomi Redmi 1S vs Xiaomi Redmi K20

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.

  • Display technology

    OLED versus LCD

    Redmi 1S:
    LCD
    Redmi K20:
    OLED
  • Weight

    Redmi 1S: 33 g lighter

    Redmi 1S:
    158 g
    Redmi K20:
    191 g
  • Width

    Redmi 1S: 5.3 mm narrower

    Redmi 1S:
    69 mm
    Redmi K20:
    74.3 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi 1S: 1.69 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi 1S:
    4.7 in
    Redmi K20:
    6.39 in
  • Chipset

    Redmi 1S:
    Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
    Redmi K20:
    Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Redmi 1S:
    Single
    Redmi K20:
    Triple

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. Redmi 1S

    Height:
    137 mm
    Width:
    69 mm
    Depth:
    9.9 mm +1.1 mm versus Redmi K20
  2. 2. Redmi K20

    Height:
    156.7 mm +19.7 mm versus Redmi 1S
    Width:
    74.3 mm +5.3 mm versus Redmi 1S
    Depth:
    8.8 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi 1S

    158 g

  2. 2. Redmi K20

    191 g

    +33 g versus Redmi 1S

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. Redmi 1S

    Screen diagonal:
    4.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    60.9 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi K20

    Screen diagonal:
    6.39 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19.5:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    100.2 cm²

Redmi K20 has approximately 64.6% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 1S.

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 Redmi 1S, Redmi K20, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi 1SRedmi K20
8 GB 1 GB RAM Unknown
Redmi K20: Original memory entry

256 GB · 8 GB RAM 64/128 GB · 6 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. Redmi 1S

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Redmi K20

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

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. Redmi 1S

    2000 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi K20

    4000 mAh

    +2000 mAh versus Redmi 1S

Specifications

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1. Redmi 1S2. Redmi K20

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi 1S, Redmi K20.
SpecificationRedmi 1SRedmi K20
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 137 Х 69 Х 9.9 mm
  • 156.7 Х 74.3 Х 8.8 mm
Weight
  • 158 g
  • 191 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • AMOLED
Screen size
  • 4.7" inch
  • 6.39" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 1080 x 2340 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 256 GB
  • 8 GB RAM 64/128 GB
  • 6 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2000 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
  • upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat); MIUI 9.2
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi 1S, Redmi K20.
SpecificationRedmi 1SRedmi K20
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 60.9 cm2
  • 100.2 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 64.4%
  • 86.1%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 312 PPI
  • 403 PPI
Screen protection
  • Asahi Dragontrail Glass
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi 1S, Redmi K20.
SpecificationRedmi 1SRedmi K20
Rear camera, main
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 48 MP
  • Triple
Camera specs
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1/3.2''
  • 1.4µm
  • AF
  • 48 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 26mm (wide)
  • 1/2''
  • 0.8µm
  • PDAF -8 MP
  • f/2.4
  • 53mm (telephoto)
  • 1/4''
  • 1.12µm
  • PDAF
  • 2x optical zoom -13 MP
  • 12mm (ultrawide)
  • 1/3''
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • HDR
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 1.6 MP
  • Single
  • 20 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 1.6 MP
  • Motorized pop-up 20 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 0.8µm
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi 1S, Redmi K20.
SpecificationRedmi 1SRedmi K20
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 305
  • Adreno 618
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 485
  • 2963
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 1264
  • 10109
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 2619
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 525
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 1629
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi 1S, Redmi K20.
SpecificationRedmi 1SRedmi K20
Release date
  • 2014
  • May
  • 2019
  • May
Colors
  • Black
  • Chinese Red
  • Metallic Gray/ blue
  • Green
  • yellow panels
  • Carbon black
  • Flame red
  • Glacier blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 90 EUR
  • 260 EUR
Body build
  • plastic body
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi 1S, Redmi K20.
SpecificationRedmi 1SRedmi K20
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Mini-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 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)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • aptX HD
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi 1S, Redmi K20.
SpecificationRedmi 1SRedmi K20
Radio
  • FM radio
  • Yes
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • HDR
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi 1S, Redmi K20.
SpecificationRedmi 1SRedmi K20
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
  • Sensors Fingerprint (under display)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging 18W - Also known as Xiaomi Mi 9T in Russia