Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite) vs ZTE Boost MAX+

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 (Redmi Y1 Lite): 44.8 g lighter

    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    150 g
    Boost MAX+:
    194.8 g
  • Width

    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite): 6.4 mm narrower

    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    76.2 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    82.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite): 0.2 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    5.5 in
    Boost MAX+:
    5.7 in
  • Depth

    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite): 2.6 mm thinner

    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    7.6 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    10.2 mm
  • Height

    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite): 12.1 mm shorter

    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    153 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    165.1 mm
  • Release year

    Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite):
    2017
    Boost MAX+:
    2015

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 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

    Height:
    153 mm
    Width:
    76.2 mm
    Depth:
    7.6 mm
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Height:
    165.1 mm +12.1 mm versus Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
    Width:
    82.6 mm +6.4 mm versus Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)
    Depth:
    10.2 mm +2.6 mm versus Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

    150 g

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    194.8 g

    +44.8 g versus Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

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 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    89.6 cm²

Boost MAX+ has approximately 7.4% more rectangular screen area than Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite).

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 Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite), Boost MAX+, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)Boost MAX+
16 GB Recorded for all phones 2 GB RAM 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 Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

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

2. Boost MAX+

NFC:
Unknown
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 Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

    3080 mAh

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    3400 mAh

    +320 mAh versus Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)

Specifications

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1. Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)2. Boost MAX+

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)Boost MAX+
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 153 Х 76.2 Х 7.6 mm
  • 165.1 Х 82.6 Х 10.2 mm
Weight
  • 150 g
  • 194.8 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 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
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3080 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3400 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 7.0 (Nougat); MIUI 10
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)Boost MAX+
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 89.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 71.5%
  • 65.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 267 PPI
  • 258 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)Boost MAX+
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.2
  • 8 MP
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Unknown
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 720p
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 1 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)Boost MAX+
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core Cortex-A53
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 308
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 124
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 475
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)Boost MAX+
Release date
  • 2017
  • November
  • 2015
  • July
Colors
  • Gold
  • Dark Grey
  • Silver
  • Rose Gold
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 90 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 264 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 35 h (3G) Music play - Up to 92 h
  • Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G)
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)Boost MAX+
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 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)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)Boost MAX+
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationRedmi Note 5A (Redmi Y1 Lite)Boost MAX+
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Versions: Redmi Y1 Lite (India); Redmi Note 5A (China
  • Malaysia)
  • Sensors Yes