Redmi A5 vs Vivo Y19e: How Are They Different?

Updated April 15th 2025, 17:09 IST Redmi A5 is the latest option in the entry-level smartphone market, but customers should take a look at its competition. Xiaomi brand Redmi launched its latest entry-level phone, Redmi A5, in India on Tuesday. The Redmi A5 brings highlighted features such as a 120Hz display and a 32MP camera system on the back.

While the Redmi A5 comes across as a good option for first-time smartphone buyers or those who want a phone for light uses, it has stiff competition in the market. Days before the Redmi A5’s launch, Vivo announced the Y19e — its cheapest Android phone featuring specifications such as an IP64 rating for water resistance. Here is how the two phones compare with each other.



Redmi A5 vs Vivo Y19e: Specifications Display: While the Redmi A5 boasts a 6.88-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 450 nits, the Vivo Y19e has a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Processor: Powering the Redmi A5 is an octa-core Unisoc T7250 chipset, paired with 3GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. On the other hand, the Vivo Y19e uses a Unisoc T7225 processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Both phones support external storage via a microSD card.

While the Redmi phone supports Android 15 (Go edition), the Vivo Y19e runs Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14. Cameras: The Redmi A5 has a 32MP main camera and a secondary camera, the details of which are unclear. The phone supports 1080p video recording in HDR.

On the other hand, the Vivo Y19e has a combination of a 13MP primary camera and a 0.08MP secondary camera. This camera system can also record videos in HD quality.

The Redmi A5 has an 8MP selfie camera, while the Vivo Y19e has a 5MP front camera. Battery: Redmi’s A5 is backed by a 5200mAh battery, supporting 15W fast charging. On the other hand, the Vivo Y19e rocks a 5500mAh battery with the same 15W fast charging technology.

Redmi A5 vs Vivo Y19e: Prices in India While the Redmi A5 costs ₹6,499 for the base variant, the Vivo Y19e is priced starting at ₹7,999. Read more: OpenAI Launches GPT 4.1 Flagship AI Model, Claims Its Cheaper Than GPT-4o Published April 15th 2025, 17:09 IST.