Xiaomi Redmi 1S
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Xiaomi Redmi Go
#3752Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Xiaomi Redmi Go
Performance
49.549.3
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.924.2
Build
71.783.0
Connectivity
36.151.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.638.8
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
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, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.6 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity