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Redmi 10 vs Redmi A5

WINNER
Redmi 10

Xiaomi

Redmi 10

$179

33.2Inno Score
VS
Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
20Performance20
46Display44.1
29Camera26.2
38.8Battery40.7
44Features20
6 spec wins — Redmi 107 spec wins — Redmi A5

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 10 wins this phone face-off, 33.2 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and camera (+3). Redmi A5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 10

  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 20
  • 56% higher Pixel density: 405 ppi vs 260 ppi
  • 56% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
  • 20% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 15 W
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 10 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 10Redmi A5
Screen size6.5 ″6.88 ″+6%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2400x1080720x1640
Pixel density405 ppi+56%260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—600 nits
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 10 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 10Redmi A5
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G88Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu275,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)425Bottom 7%440+4%Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,360Bottom 5%1,485+9%Bottom 8%
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64GB / 128GB64/128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 10 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 10Redmi A5
Main camera50 MP+56%32 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 10 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 10Redmi A5
Capacity5,000 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging18 W+20%15 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 10 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 10Redmi A5
Weight181 g+6%193 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.3 mm+7%
IP rating—IP52
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 10 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 10Redmi A5
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 10 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 10Redmi A5
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12.5)Android 15 (Go Edition)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 10 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 10Redmi A5
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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