Oppo A5 (AX5)
#3749
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
#3439Category Breakdown
Oppo A5 (AX5)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Performance
62.760.1
Camera
19.136.6
Display
56.558.9
Battery
29.729.3
Build
71.877.8
Connectivity
55.556.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.841.0
Summary
- The Oppo A5 (AX5) features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A5 is powered by a Snapdragon 450 chipset with a maximum CPU speed of 1.8 GHz, compared to the Redmi Note 4X's Snapdragon 625, which operates at 2.0 GHz, offering superior processing power.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Note 4X has a slightly better aperture of f/2.0, allowing for better low-light performance, while the A5 has an 8 MP front camera versus the 5 MP on the Redmi.
- The A5 has a larger 4230 mAh battery compared to the 4100 mAh in the Redmi Note 4X, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the A5 runs on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.1, while the Redmi Note 4X originally comes with Android 6.0 but can be upgraded to 7.0 with MIUI 10.
- Build quality favors the Redmi Note 4X with its aluminum back and frame, while the A5 uses a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A5 (AX5)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
India model has fingerprint sensor
For China
Display
Size
6.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
151 x 76 x 8.5 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
168 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Blue, Pink, Red
Platinum Silver, Champagne Gold, Matte Black, Hatsune Miku, Sakura Powder
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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), ColorOS 5.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass - India only
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass