Realme Note 70T VS Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G

Both the Realme Note 70T and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G feature water resistance, but the Realme model has a higher IP rating of IP54, compared to the IP52 rating of the Xiaomi. This means the Realme device is slightly better protected against dust and water splashes.

In terms of weight, the Realme Note 70T is slightly heavier at 201 g, while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G weighs 193 g. The difference is modest, but may be noticeable in hand.

When comparing dimensions, the Realme Note 70T is thinner at 7.9 mm, whereas the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is a bit thicker at 8.3 mm. The Realme model is also slightly narrower, with a width of 76.6 mm versus the Xiaomi’s 77.8 mm, and it is shorter in height (167.2 mm vs 171.7 mm). This makes the Realme slightly more compact overall, while the Xiaomi has a larger volume of 110.87 cm³ compared to the Realme’s 101.18 cm³.

Both the Realme Note 70T and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G feature an LCD, IPS display type, but their screen sizes differ slightly. The Realme model has a 6.74″ display, while the Xiaomi is slightly larger at 6.88″. Both displays have the same pixel density of 260 ppi and a resolution of 720 x 1600 px for the Realme and 720 x 1640 px for the Xiaomi, with the Xiaomi having a marginally taller resolution.

The Realme Note 70T offers a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G comes with a higher 120Hz refresh rate, making the Xiaomi’s display potentially smoother for tasks like scrolling and gaming.

When it comes to damage resistance, the Realme Note 70T has branded damage-resistant glass, while the Xiaomi does not. Neither device supports HDR10 or HDR10+, Dolby Vision, or an Always-On Display, and both feature a touch screen. Neither device has a secondary screen.

The Realme Note 70T and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G share a number of key specifications in their performance, including the same chipset, the Unisoc T7250, and the Mali G57 GPU. Both devices feature the same CPU configuration, with 2 cores running at 1.8 GHz and 6 cores at 1.6 GHz. They also both support multithreading with 8 CPU threads and are built on a 12 nm process.

In terms of memory, the Realme Note 70T has 4GB of RAM, while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G comes with 6GB of RAM. The Realme has 256GB of internal storage, which is double the Xiaomi’s 128GB. However, both phones support a maximum of 12GB of RAM, which means that neither device will be limited by their current RAM capacity in the long run.

The two devices show identical performance in Geekbench 6 and Geekbench 5 results, with both scoring 1461 in the multi-core test and 437 in the single-core test. They also share the same GPU clock speed of 850 MHz, 64 shading units, and 1 MB of L3 cache. Other shared features include support for 64-bit architecture, OpenGL version 3.2, and OpenCL version 2. Neither device has branded damage-resistant glass, but both feature integrated LTE connectivity, RAM speed of 1866 MHz, and eMMC 5.1 storage. Thermal Design Power (TDP) is identical at 10W for both.

The Realme Note 70T features a dual-lens main camera setup with 50 MP and 13 MP sensors, while the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has a single 32 MP main camera. Both devices support 1080p video recording at 30 fps and have a flash with one LED, but neither includes a dual-tone LED flash. The front camera on the Realme is 5 MP, compared to the 8 MP front camera on the Xiaomi.

Both cameras have similar features, including continuous autofocus during video recording, phase-detection autofocus for photos, and the ability to record slow-motion video. They also support manual controls like exposure, ISO, white balance, and focus. However, the Realme Note 70T allows for panoramas to be created in-camera, which is not mentioned for the Xiaomi.

Neither device has optical image stabilization or a BSI sensor, and neither supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Other shared features include touch autofocus, serial shot mode, and the ability to shoot raw images. The Realme has a front-facing camera without an LED flash, while the Xiaomi lacks a front-facing LED flash as well. Both phones lack advanced features like laser autofocus, 3D photo/video capabilities, or a front-facing camera under the display.

Both the Realme Note 70T and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G run Android 15, offering a variety of privacy features such as clipboard warnings, location and camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. They also support theme customization, dynamic theming, and a dark mode, providing similar user experiences in these areas.

Additional shared features include on-device machine learning, customizable notifications, media picker, and the ability to play games while they download. Both phones also support full-page screenshots, split screen, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), and widgets. They feature offline voice recognition and voice commands, and both track the current position of a mobile device and support a multi-user system. Neither device supports Quick Start, though both offer child locks and sharing intents.

There are a few minor differences between the two. Both devices lack Wi-Fi password sharing and focus modes, but the Realme Note 70T has an extra dim mode, while the Xiaomi model does not. Neither phone receives direct OS updates, and both are free and open-source. Overall, the software experience is nearly identical, with the Realme offering one small additional feature in the extra dim mode.

The Realme Note 70T and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G both feature rechargeable batteries with similar capabilities, but they differ in battery capacity. The Realme has a larger 6000 mAh battery, while the Xiaomi comes with a 5200 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging at 15W, though neither supports wireless charging. Additionally, neither device has a removable battery.

Both phones are equipped with a battery level indicator, allowing users to easily track their remaining power. The Realme and Xiaomi models also share the feature of having a rechargeable battery, which is standard for modern smartphones.

While both phones offer the same charging speed and similar battery-related features, the Realme Note 70T benefits from a higher battery capacity, providing potentially longer usage between charges compared to the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G.

Both the Realme Note 70T and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G are equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack, making them suitable for traditional wired headphones. Neither device features stereo speakers, LDAC, or aptX Lossless support, and neither includes a radio function. This means that both models offer similar audio features, with the primary difference being that they both provide the same basic audio capabilities.

Overall, both the Realme and Xiaomi phones share the same audio setup, with no additional premium features like high-definition audio codecs or radio. The presence of a 3.5 mm audio jack ensures compatibility with a wide range of wired audio accessories.

In short, the audio experience is quite standard on both phones, with no notable differences between them in terms of supported audio technologies or features.

Both the Realme Note 70T and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G offer similar connectivity features, including support for Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), along with 2 SIM card slots. They both support Bluetooth, with the Realme using Bluetooth version 5.4 and the Xiaomi using Bluetooth version 5.2. Neither device supports 5G, NFC, or an infrared sensor, and both have USB Type-C ports with USB version 2. They also share the same download speed of 300 MBits/s and upload speed of 150 MBits/s.

In terms of sensors, both devices feature a fingerprint scanner, GPS, an accelerometer, and a cellular module. However, the Realme Note 70T includes a compass, while the Xiaomi lacks one. Neither device has a gyroscope, heart rate monitor, barometer, or HDMI output, and neither supports ANT+ or motion/optical tracking. Both devices support Galileo and lack 3D facial recognition, iris scanning, or a built-in projector.

Overall, the connectivity and feature sets of the Realme Note 70T and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G are nearly identical, with the only notable difference being the inclusion of a compass on the Realme model.

Both the Realme Note 70T and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G are equipped with a video light, which can be useful for low-light photography or video recording. Neither device features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, meaning they both offer standard display types without any advanced glass protection, curvature, or e-ink features.

The miscellaneous features are identical between the two phones, with both lacking the more premium display technologies like sapphire glass or curved screens. However, both have the practical addition of a video light, enhancing their multimedia capabilities.

Overall, the two phones have nearly identical specifications in this group, with no notable differences except for their shared video light feature.