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iQOO Z9 Lite 5G vs Redmi A5

iQOO Z9 Lite 5G
29.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
20Performance20
31Display44.1
29Camera26.2
38.8Battery40.7
36Features20
5 spec wins — iQOO Z9 Lite 5G5 spec wins — Redmi A5

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G scores 29.4 against 30.2 for Redmi A5. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi A5 edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G

  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 20
  • 56% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
  • 40% higher Peak brightness: 840 nits vs 600 nits
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 31
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Display

Display comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus Redmi A5
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5GRedmi A5
Screen size6.56 ″6.88 ″+5%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1612720x1640
Pixel density269 ppi+3%260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness840 nits+40%600 nits
Screen-to-body83.6 %90 %+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus Redmi A5
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5GRedmi A5
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Unisoc T7250
Geekbench 6 (single)—440Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,485Bottom 8%
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage options128GB64/128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus Redmi A5
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5GRedmi A5
Main camera50 MP+56%32 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus Redmi A5
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5GRedmi A5
Capacity5,000 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging15 W15 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus Redmi A5
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5GRedmi A5
Weight185 g+4%193 g
Thickness8.4 mm8.3 mm+2%
IP ratingIP64IP52
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus Redmi A5
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5GRedmi A5
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCNoNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus Redmi A5
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5GRedmi A5
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Funtouch OS 14)Android 15 (Go Edition)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iQOO Z9 Lite 5G versus Redmi A5
SpeciQOO Z9 Lite 5GRedmi A5
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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