Xiaomi Redmi 5A
#3991
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
#4141Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
Performance
53.553.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.7
Build
92.867.9
Connectivity
49.748.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.035.9
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 5A features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A7 Vita has a slightly larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a taller aspect ratio.
- Both devices are powered by the same Snapdragon 425 chipset and have similar RAM and storage configurations, ensuring comparable performance.
- In terms of camera, both have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Blade A7 Vita has a slightly better f/2.0 aperture and an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the 5 MP on the Redmi 5A.
- The Blade A7 Vita also has a marginally larger 3200 mAh battery compared to the Redmi 5A's 3000 mAh.
- On the software front, the Redmi 5A runs Android 7.1.2, upgradable to Android 8.1, while the Blade A7 Vita comes with Android 8.1 out of the box, providing a more updated software experience.
- The Redmi 5A has a more premium build with an aluminum back and frame, whereas the Blade A7 Vita utilizes plastic materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
For India; China
Versions: A0722
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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 308
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP or 5 MP
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
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
147 x 69.5 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
137 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gold, Dark Gray, Rose Gold, Blue
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.53 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1, MIUI 12
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity