Xiaomi Redmi 5a vs Xiaomi Redmi Note
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
Redmi 5a: 62 g lighter
- Redmi 5a:
- 137 g
- Redmi Note:
- 199 g
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Width
Redmi 5a: 8.6 mm narrower
- Redmi 5a:
- 70.1 mm
- Redmi Note:
- 78.7 mm
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Screen diagonal
Redmi 5a: 0.5 in smaller diagonal
- Redmi 5a:
- 5 in
- Redmi Note:
- 5.5 in
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Chipset
- Redmi 5a:
- Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
- Redmi Note:
- Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
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Depth
Redmi 5a: 1.1 mm thinner
- Redmi 5a:
- 8.4 mm
- Redmi Note:
- 9.5 mm
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Height
Redmi 5a: 13.6 mm shorter
- Redmi 5a:
- 140.4 mm
- Redmi Note:
- 154 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. Redmi 5a
- Height:
- 140.4 mm
- Width:
- 70.1 mm
- Depth:
- 8.4 mm
2. Redmi Note
- Height:
- 154 mm +13.6 mm versus Redmi 5a
- Width:
- 78.7 mm +8.6 mm versus Redmi 5a
- Depth:
- 9.5 mm +1.1 mm versus Redmi 5a
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. Redmi 5a
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
2. Redmi Note
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 83.4 cm²
Redmi Note has approximately 21% more rectangular screen area than Redmi 5a.
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.
Redmi 5a: Original memory entry
32 GB · 3 GB RAM 16 GB · 2 GB RAM
Redmi Note: Original memory entry
8 GB · 1/2 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. Redmi 5a
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Redmi Note
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 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 | Redmi 5a | Redmi Note |
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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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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Redmi 5a | Redmi Note |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Redmi 5a | Redmi Note |
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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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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Redmi 5a | Redmi Note |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Redmi 5a | Redmi Note |
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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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| Body build |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 5a | Redmi Note |
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| 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 | Redmi 5a | Redmi Note |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Redmi 5a | Redmi Note |
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| Dop |
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