Category Breakdown
Huawei Y5 Prime (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Performance
52.753.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
41.256.5
Battery
25.125.5
Build
67.982.8
Connectivity
48.145.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.135.2
Summary
- The Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) features a slightly larger 5.45-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 4A has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Y5 Prime is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a 1.5 GHz CPU, compared to the Snapdragon 425 in the Redmi 4A, which operates at 1.4 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Y5 Prime has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.0 versus f/2.2 for the Redmi 4A.
- The battery capacity of the Redmi 4A is 3120 mAh, slightly higher than the Y5 Prime's 3020 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Y5 Prime runs Android 8.1 with EMUI 8, while the Redmi 4A operates on Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 10, offering a more updated software experience in the Huawei device.
- Both have a similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the Redmi 4A is lighter at 131.5g compared to the Y5 Prime's 142g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y5 Prime (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Also known as Huawei Y5 (2018), Huawei Enjoy 8e YouthVersions: DRA-LX2, DUA-LX2, DRA-L01, DUA-L21
N/A
Display
Size
5.45"
5"
Type
LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
3120 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.5 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm (5.77 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
139.9 x 70.4 x 8.5 mm (5.51 x 2.77 x 0.33 in)
Weight
142 g
131.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.53 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
v4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity

