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Redmi 9A vs Redmi A5

Redmi 9A

Xiaomi

Redmi 9A

$99

23.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
20Performance20
20Display44.1
20.5Camera26.2
38.8Battery40.7
20Features20
1 spec wins — Redmi 9A9 spec wins — Redmi A5

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi A5 wins this phone face-off, 30.2 to 23.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and camera (+6). Redmi 9A still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 26 vs 21
  • 200% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 2 GB
  • 146% higher Main camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi A5
Screen size6.53 ″6.88 ″+5%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1600x720720x1640
Pixel density269 ppi+3%260 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—600 nits
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi A5
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G25Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu100,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)—440Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,485Bottom 8%
RAM (max)2 GB6 GB+200%
Storage options32GB64/128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi A5
Main camera13 MP32 MP+146%
Main aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi A5
Capacity5,000 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging10 W15 W+50%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi A5
Weight194 g193 g+1%
Thickness9 mm8.3 mm+8%
IP rating—IP52
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi A5
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCNoNo
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi A5
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 15 (Go Edition)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 9ARedmi A5
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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