Nokia 5
#4073
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
#3878Category Breakdown
Nokia 5
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
Performance
56.160.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.3
Build
77.688.9
Connectivity
52.846.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.437.8
Summary
- The Nokia 5 features a more premium build with an aluminum back and frame, while the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) uses a plastic back, making the Nokia slightly heavier at 160g compared to the Redmi's 153g.
- Both devices have similar display resolutions at 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Redmi has a larger 5.5-inch screen versus the Nokia's 5.2 inches.
- Performance-wise, both are powered by octa-core processors, but the Redmi has more RAM options, offering up to 4GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have 13 MP rear cameras, but the Redmi's front camera is superior at 16 MP compared to the Nokia's 8 MP.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi at 3080 mAh versus 3000 mAh in the Nokia.
- Both run on Android Nougat, but the Nokia can be upgraded to Android Pie, while the Redmi operates on MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
General
Release Date
2017, July 17
2017
Announced
2017, February 26
2017
Description
For Global market
Versions: Redmi Y1 (India); Redmi Note 5A (Global); Redmi Note 5A Prime (China, Malaysia)
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
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
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
153 x 76.2 x 7.7 mm (6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
160 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass