Xiaomi Redmi Note vs Xolo A500

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

Xiaomi Redmi Note

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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.

WidthA500: 15.2 mm narrowerA500: 63.5 mm · Redmi Note: 78.7 mm
Screen diagonalA500: 1.5 in smaller diagonalA500: 4 in · Redmi Note: 5.5 in
DepthRedmi Note: 2.3 mm thinnerRedmi Note: 9.5 mm · A500: 11.8 mm
HeightA500: 30 mm shorterA500: 124 mm · Redmi Note: 154 mm
Release year2014 / 2013Redmi Note: 2014 · A500: 2013

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.

Front

Side

1. Redmi Note
Height
154 mm+30 mm versus A500
Width
78.7 mm+15.2 mm versus A500
Depth
9.5 mm

Weight
199 g
2. A500
Height
124 mm
Width
63.5 mm
Depth
11.8 mm+2.3 mm versus Redmi Note

Weight
Unknown

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.

Screen size

1. Redmi Note 5.5 in · 16:9 About 83.4 cm² rectangular area
2. A500 4 in · 5:3 About 45.5 cm² rectangular area

Redmi Note has approximately 83.1% more rectangular screen area than A500.

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: Original memory entry

8 GB · 1/2 GB RAM

A500: Original memory entry

4 GB · 512 MB 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

NFC: Unknown
Headphone jack: Yes
Memory card support: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. A500

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 capacity

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

1. Redmi Note3100 mAh

+1600 mAh versus A500
2. A5001500 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi Note2. A500

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	Redmi Note	A500
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154 Х 78.7 Х 9.5 mm	124 Х 63.5 Х 11.8 mm
Weight	199 g	0 g
Technology	IPS LCD	TFT
Screen size	5.5" inch	4" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	480 x 800 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	8 GB 1/2 GB RAM	4 GB 512 MB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3100 mAh Removable Li-Po	1500 mAh Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat); MIUI 9.2	Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	Redmi Note	A500
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	45.5 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	68.8%	57.8%
PPI /points per inch/	267 PPI	233 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	Redmi Note	A500
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	5 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP f/2.2 28mm (wide) AF	5 MP
Functions	LED flash HDR	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	5 MP Single	0.3 MP Single
Specifications	5 MP	VGA

Performance

Performance
Specification	Redmi Note	A500
Processor CPU	Octa-core 1.4/1.7 GHz Cortex-A7	Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-450MP4	Adreno 203
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	65210	Unknown

General specs

General specs
Specification	Redmi Note	A500
Release date	2014 March	2013 January
Colors	Black White	Black
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	120 EUR	80 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 310 h Talking time- Up to 9 h
Body build	plastic body	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	Redmi Note	A500
SIM card	Dual SIM	Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed	HSPA	HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
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	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0 USB Host	Proprietary
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP LE	2.0
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR EU - 0.55 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	Redmi Note	A500
Radio	FM radio recording	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features
Specification	Redmi Note	A500
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass	Sensors Accelerometer proximity - For India

Xiaomi Redmi Note vs Xolo A500