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Redmi A5 4G vs Vivo Y05 4G

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Redmi A5 4G

Redmi A5 4G

  • 193 g.
  • 6.88-inch screen for your workspace.
  • Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) processor.
  • Storage: eMMC 5.1.
  • 5,200 mAh battery capacity.
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Vivo Y05 4G

Vivo Y05 4G

  • 209 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.74 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 19,200In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Vivo Y05 4G has a bigger battery (6,500 mAh), runs newer Android 16 and has a brighter screen for outdoor use, while the Redmi A5 4G has a higher-resolution main camera (32 MP) and sharper selfies (8 MP) and is lighter (193 g).

Weight

Redmi A5 4G
193 g
Vivo Y05 4G
209 g

Display

Redmi A5 4G
720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)
Vivo Y05 4G
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)

Performance

Redmi A5 4G
Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) processor
Vivo Y05 4G
Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Redmi A5 4G
5,200 mAh battery capacity
Vivo Y05 4G
6,500 mAh battery capacity

Camera

Redmi A5 4G
32 MP main camera
Vivo Y05 4G
8 MP main camera

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi A5 4G

  • Higher-resolution main camera: 32 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 8 MP (vs 5 MP).
  • Lighter: 193 g (vs 209 g).

Vivo Y05 4G

  • Bigger battery: 6,500 mAh (vs 5,200 mAh).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • Brighter display: up to 1,200 nits (vs 450).
  • Stereo speakers.

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PriorityRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
Display6.88-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 260 ppi6.74-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 260 ppi
Camera32 MP main camera8 MP main camera
PerformanceUnisoc T7250 processorUnisoc T7225 processor
MemoryUp to 6 GB RAM4 GB RAM
Battery capacity5,200 mAh battery6,500 mAh battery
Water resistanceDust and splash resistantIP65 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
BrandRedmiVivo
ModelRedmi A5 4GY05
Announced2025, March 212026, February 24
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, March 21Available. Released 2026, February 24
Model numbers25028PC03G, 25028RN03A, 25028RN03I, 25028RN03Y—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
Dimensions171.7 x 77.8 x 8.3 mm (6.76 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Weight193 g (6.81 oz)209 g (7.37 oz)
Build materials—Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
Display6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ)6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
Display features120Hz, 450 nits (typ)IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)
Display technologyIPS LCD—
Display size6.88 inches—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Brightness450 nits (typ)—
Pixel density260 ppi—
Screen-to-body ratio84.1% screen-to-body ratio—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
ProcessorUnisoc T7250 (12 nm)Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MP1Mali-G52 MP1
Software supportup to 2 major OS updates—
Process node12 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
RAM3GB, 4GB, 6GB4GB
Storage64GB, 128GB64GB, 128GB
Storage technologyeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
Rear camera32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Auxiliary lens8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video1080p@30fpsYes

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
Battery5200 mAhLi-Ion 6500 mAh
Charging15W wired15W wired Reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
Operating systemAndroid 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major OS updatesAndroid 16, OriginOS 6

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41; 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
Water resistanceDust and splash resistantIP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
ColorsOcean Blue, Lake Green, Sandy Gold, Midnight BlackVoyage Black, Haze Blue, Summit Platinum

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GVivo Y05 4G
EnergyClass B—
Battery45:26h endurance, 1000 cycles—
Free fallClass A (270 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

For most buyers the Vivo Y05 4G is the better buy; the Redmi A5 4G makes sense if you want a higher-resolution main camera.

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In-stock alternatives

Redmi Note 15 4GFor Redmi A5 4GRedmi Note 15 4GView product ↗Redmi A7 Pro 4GFor Redmi A5 4GRedmi A7 Pro 4GView product ↗Itel A200 4GFor Vivo Y05 4GItel A200 4GView product ↗

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