vivo Y55s (2017)
#5123
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
#5117Category Breakdown
vivo Y55s (2017)
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.555.5
Summary
- The vivo Y55s (2017) features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 5A has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~296 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and have similar quad-core CPU configurations, but the Redmi 5A includes a more capable Adreno 308 GPU.
- In terms of camera performance, both smartphones offer a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 5A benefits from phase detection autofocus (PDAF).
- The Y55s has a 2730 mAh battery, whereas the Redmi 5A has a larger 3000 mAh battery, contributing to longer usage times.
- On the software front, the Y55s runs Android 6 with Funtouch 3, while the Redmi 5A comes with Android 7.1.2, upgradable to Android 8.1, featuring MIUI 12 for a more modern software experience.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the Redmi 5A is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y55s (2017)
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
For India; China
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2730 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2730 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
142 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Crown Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray
Gold, Dark Gray, Rose Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes