Panasonic Eluga I9
#4195
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
#3991Category Breakdown
Panasonic Eluga I9
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Performance
55.053.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.824.2
Build
77.892.8
Connectivity
45.449.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.437.0
Summary
- The Panasonic Eluga I9 and Xiaomi Redmi 5A both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Redmi 5A has a slightly higher pixel density at ~296 ppi compared to the Eluga I9's ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 5A is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a higher CPU clock speed of 1.4 GHz, while the Eluga I9 uses a Mediatek MT6737 at 1.25 GHz.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 5A includes PDAF for faster focusing.
- The Redmi 5A also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Eluga I9's 2500 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android Nougat, but the Redmi 5A can be upgraded to Android 8.1 with MIUI 12, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the Eluga I9 is slightly lighter at 143g compared to the Redmi 5A's 137g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Panasonic Eluga I9
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
For India
For India; China
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 308
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.5 x 70.5 x 7.8 mm (5.61 x 2.78 x 0.31 in)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
143 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Space grey, Champagne Gold, Blue
Gold, Dark Gray, Rose Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.53 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, 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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity