Nokia 2.1
#4434
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#5192Category Breakdown
Nokia 2.1
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.043.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.555.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1.6 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
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
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes