Nokia 2.1
#3548
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#4866Category Breakdown
Nokia 2.1
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Performance
49.249.5
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.118.9
Build
74.471.7
Connectivity
49.036.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
40.230.6
Summary
- The Nokia 2.1 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.7-inch display of the Xiaomi Redmi 1S, although both share the same resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by a Snapdragon 425 chipset with a 1.4 GHz CPU, while the Redmi 1S uses a slightly faster Snapdragon 400 at 1.6 GHz.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 1S supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Nokia is limited to 720p.
- The Nokia 2.1 has a significantly larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the Redmi 1S, enhancing its longevity.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Nokia utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, while the Redmi has Asahi Dragontrail glass and a plastic frame.
- Lastly, the Nokia runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), offering a more modern software experience than the Redmi's Android 4.3 (upgradable to 4.4.4).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 2.1
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
Display
Size
5.5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.6 x 77.6 x 9.7 mm (6.05 x 3.06 x 0.38 in)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
174 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10.0, Android One
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass