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Xiaomi Mi 2A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

    2.62 in
    5.24 in
    Xiaomi Mi 2A Mobile Phone
    Xiaomi Mi 2A
      2.97 in
      6.24 in
      Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Mobile Phone
      Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
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      Editiorial reviews
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      Full Comparison

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      Hardware

      Xiaomi Mi 2AXiaomi Mi 2A
      Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
      Operating systemAndroid 4.1Android 7.1
      CPU clock speed1.7 GHz1.6 GHz
      CPU coresDual-coreQuad-core
      CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230ABKryo 260
      GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 509
      RAM memory1 GB4 GB

      Display

      Xiaomi Mi 2AXiaomi Mi 2A
      Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
      Panel typeLCDLCD
      Resolution1280 x 720 px1080 x 2160 px
      TechnologyIPS LCDIPS TFT
      Pixel density326.0 ppi403.0 ppi

      Rear camera

      Xiaomi Mi 2AXiaomi Mi 2A
      Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
      Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx
      LED Flashyesyes

      Front camera

      Xiaomi Mi 2AXiaomi Mi 2A
      Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
      Primary resolution2.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx

      Design

      Xiaomi Mi 2AXiaomi Mi 2A
      Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
      Colour of productWhite
      • Black
      • Gold
      • Silver

      Dimensions

      Xiaomi Mi 2AXiaomi Mi 2A
      Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
      Height5.24 in6.24 in
      Width2.62 in2.97 in
      Depth0.37 in0.32 in
      Weight4.69 oz6.38 oz

      Sensors

      Xiaomi Mi 2AXiaomi Mi 2A
      Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
      Accelerometeryesyes
      Proximityyesyes
      Digital compassyesyes
      Gyroscopeyesyes

      Connectivity

      Xiaomi Mi 2AXiaomi Mi 2A
      Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
      Bluetoothyesyes

      Cellular

      Xiaomi Mi 2AXiaomi Mi 2A
      Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
      Navigation systemGPSGLONASS

      Pros & Cons

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