Realme C21Y vs Redmi A5 4G

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Realme C21Y

₹5,990

Was ₹5,499 2 month(s) ago

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Redmi A5 4G

₹6,499

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorUnisoc Tiger T610Unisoc T7250
Display6.5", IPS LCD, 60 Hz6.88", IPS LCD, 120 Hz
Camera13MP+2MP+2MP/5MP32MP+0.08MP/8MP
Battery5000 mAh5200 mAh
RAM3 GB3 GB
Storage32 GB64 GB

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Recommended ForDesign and Build QualityOverall Best Pick

General

ColorsCross Black, Cross BlueJaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black
LaunchAugust 23, 2021April 15, 2025
AvailabilityAugust 30, 2021April 16, 2025
Launch Price₹8,999₹6,499

Display

Winner:Redmi A5 4G

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.5 inches6.88 inches
Resolution Width720 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height1600 pixels1650 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch270 ppi261 ppi
Display ResolutionHD+HD+
Peak Brightness400 nits600 nits

Body

Winner:Tie

Weight200 grams193 grams
FrontNo ProtectionNo Protection
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortmicroUSB 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C
IP ratingNo RatingIP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
SpeakerLoudspeakerMono Speaker

Processor

Winner:Realme C21Y

Chipset BrandUnisocUnisoc
Chipset NameTiger T610T7250
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G52 MP2Mali-G57
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRealme UIXiaomi HyperOS
OS Updates(Years)2 year

Main Camera

Winner:Redmi A5 4G

Camera Resolution13 MP32 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP0.08 MP
Camera 2 TypeMacroAuxiliary
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeDepth
FeaturesHDR, Night Mode, Panorama, PortraitHDR, LED Flash, Portrait
StabilizationNo StabilizationNo Stabilization
Video

Selfie Camera

Winner:Tie

Front Camera Resolution5 MP8 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angle
FeaturesFace Unlock, HDR, PanoramaFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Redmi A5 4G

Capacity5000 mAh5200 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed15 w

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage32 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
RAM3 GB3 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkCDMA, GSM, LTEGSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Redmi A5 4G

WLANWi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/nWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
PositioningAGPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GPSBeidou, Glonass, GPS/AGPS
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.2
RadioNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerRear MountedSide Mounted
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Proximity Sensor
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