TP-LINK Neffos C9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: TP-LINK Neffos C9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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TP-LINK Neffos C9TP-LINK Neffos C9Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Technical data sheets

Basics
TP-LINK Neffos C9
TP-LINK Neffos C9
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 5A
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China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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No user reviews
7.4
27 reviews

Technical specifications of the TP-LINK Neffos C9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A

Specs TP-LINK Neffos C9 price compare TP-LINK Neffos C9
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Xiaomi Redmi 5A price comparison Xiaomi Redmi 5A
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.99" 5"
Resolution HD+ HD
Usable surface 76% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.6 mm
158.7 mm
8.5 mm 		70.1 mm
140.4 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 170 g 137 g
Micro MT6739
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 425
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 35.000
v? 		32.000
v?
Battery 3840 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand TP-Link Xiaomi
Aliases -- Hongmi 5A, Red Rise 5A

Release Date
Release date August 2018,
5 years ago 		October 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

TP-LINK Neffos C9
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
TP-LINK Neffos C9
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Size
76.6 mm • 158.7 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.1 mm • 140.4 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 170 g 137 g
Usable surface 76 % 70 %
Materials Metal Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Gray
Gold

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.99" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1440 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 269 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1200:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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7.2
Is it comfortable?
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8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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6.3
Number of reviews
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27 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6739WW Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GE8100 Qualcomm Adreno 308

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM --

Antutu
Score
35.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 20% of devices
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32.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 4% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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6.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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7.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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4.9
Number of reviews
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27 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV5670F
Type -- PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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7.4
Quality of nighttime photos
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5.1
Quality of selfies
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6.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
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7.7
Number of reviews
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27 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.169 W/Kg on head
0.864 W/Kg on body 		0.530 W/Kg on head
1.234 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.638 W/Kg on head
0.961 W/Kg on body 		0.990 W/Kg on head
1.210 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.7
Quality of the GPS
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8.0
And the WiFi?
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8.4
Number of reviews
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27 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3840 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 26%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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27 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 4%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 28%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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27 reviews
Prices
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