Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G 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

    Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1): 22 g lighter

    Redmi Note 4G:
    175 g
    Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1):
    153 g
  • Chipset

    Redmi Note 4G:
    Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
    Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1):
    Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1): 0.7 mm thinner

    Redmi Note 4G:
    8.4 mm
    Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1):
    7.7 mm
  • Height

    Redmi Note 4G: 2 mm shorter

    Redmi Note 4G:
    151 mm
    Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1):
    153 mm
  • Release year

    Redmi Note 4G:
    2016
    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. Redmi Note 4G

    Height:
    151 mm
    Width:
    76 mm
    Depth:
    8.4 mm +0.7 mm versus Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
  2. 2. Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)

    Height:
    153 mm +2 mm versus Redmi Note 4G
    Width:
    76.2 mm
    Depth:
    7.7 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi Note 4G

    175 g

    +22 g versus Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)

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

    153 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. Redmi Note 4G

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

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 Note 4G: Original memory entry

16 GB · 2 GB RAM - Standard edition64 GB · 3 GB RAM - High edition64 GB · 4 GB RAM - Exclusive

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. Redmi Note 4G

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. Redmi Note 4G

    4100 mAh

    +1020 mAh versus Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)

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

    3080 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi Note 4G2. Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationRedmi Note 4GRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 151 Х 76 Х 8.4 mm
  • 153 Х 76.2 Х 7.7 mm
Weight
  • 175 g
  • 153 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM - Standard edition64 GB
  • 3 GB RAM - High edition64 GB
  • 4 GB RAM - Exclusive
  • 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.
  • 4100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3080 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow); MIUI 10
  • Android 7.1.2 (Nougat); MIUI 10
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationRedmi Note 4GRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 83.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 72.7%
  • 71.5%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 401 PPI
  • 267 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationRedmi Note 4GRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1/3.1''
  • 1.12µm
  • PDAF
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 720p
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.0
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationRedmi Note 4GRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Processor CPU
  • Deca-core 2.1 GHz
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-T880 MP4
  • Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score *
  • 21789
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationRedmi Note 4GRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Release date
  • 2016
  • August
  • 2017
  • November
Colors
  • Silver
  • Gray
  • Gold
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Dark Grey
  • Silver
  • Rose Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 170 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 glass
  • aluminum body
  • aluminum frame
  • plastic back
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationRedmi Note 4GRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 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)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • 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 a/b/g/n/ac
  • 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
  • USB On-The-Go
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationRedmi Note 4GRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1).
SpecificationRedmi Note 4GRedmi Note 5A Prime (Redmi Y1)
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - For China
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Versions: Redmi Y1 (India); Redmi Note 5A (Global); Redmi Note 5A Prime (China
  • Malaysia)