Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#5192
Xiaomi Redmi Go
#5190Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Xiaomi Redmi Go
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.455.4
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 1S features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Go has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 1S is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Redmi Go uses a Snapdragon 425 with a 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, offering marginally better efficiency.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi Go has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 1.6 MP on the Redmi 1S.
- The battery capacity of the Redmi Go is 3000 mAh, significantly larger than the 2000 mAh battery in the Redmi 1S, providing longer usage time.
- Finally, the Redmi 1S runs on Android 4.3 (upgradable to KitKat), while the Redmi Go operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Xiaomi Redmi Go
General
Release Date
2014
2019
Announced
2014
2019
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 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
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
1.6 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
1.6 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
158 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes