Category Breakdown
Nokia 4.2
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
Performance
61.454.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.3
Build
89.790.1
Connectivity
57.546.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.436.8
Summary
- The Nokia 4.2 features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, providing a more premium feel compared to the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite's aluminum build.
- The Nokia has a slightly larger 5.71-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Redmi Y1 Lite has a 5.5-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by the Snapdragon 439 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 425 in the Redmi.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Nokia's selfie camera is superior at 8 MP compared to the Redmi's 5 MP.
- The battery capacity of the Redmi Y1 Lite is slightly higher at 3080 mAh versus the Nokia's 3000 mAh.
- Finally, the Nokia runs on Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 11) under the Android One program, while the Redmi operates on Android 7.0 with MIUI 11, indicating a more updated software experience for the Nokia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 4.2
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2017
Announced
2019, February 24
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: Redmi Y1 Lite (India); Redmi Note 5A (China, Malaysia)
Display
Size
5.71"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Quad-core Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 71.3 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
153 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
161 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Pink Sand
Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
1.53 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-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 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

