Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs ZTE Axon 7: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs ZTE Axon 7. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 LiteXiaomi Mi A2 LiteGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Xiaomi Redmi Note 5Global · 3GB · 32GB
ZTE Axon 7ZTE Axon 7Global · 4GB · 64GB · A2017G
Technical data sheets

Basics
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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ZTE Axon 7
ZTE Axon 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A2017G
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.4
198 reviews
9.0
553 reviews
9.3
92 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs ZTE Axon 7

Specs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite prices Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		where to buy ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A2017G
Inches 5.84" 5.99" 5.5"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+ QHD
Usable surface 79% useful 77% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.7 mm
149.3 mm
8.8 mm 		75.4 mm
158.5 mm
8.1 mm 		75.0 mm
151.7 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 178 g 180 g 175 g
Micro SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 76.500
v? 		116.663
v7 		164.960
v7
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh 3250 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX486 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2 		1
20 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi ZTE
Aliases M1805D1SG Red Rice Note 5, M1803E7SG Axon Secret 7, A2017G

Release Date
Release date July 2018,
7 years ago 		March 2018,
8 years ago 		May 2016,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
ZTE Axon 7
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
ZTE Axon 7
Size
71.7 mm • 149.3 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.0 mm • 151.7 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 178 g 180 g 175 g
Usable surface 79 % 77 % 73 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - -
Colors
Black
Blue
Gold
Black
Gold
Cyan
Rose Gold
Gold
Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.84" 5.99" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9 16:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2280 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 432 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.9
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
9.0
9.5
Is it comfortable?
8.9
9.0
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.6
8.1
8.9
Number of reviews
198 reviews
553 reviews
92 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 509 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
76.500
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 24% of devices
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116.663
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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164.960
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- eMMC 5.1 Storage --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.0
8.7
9.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.3
9.1
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.2
8.5
9.0
Number of reviews
198 reviews
553 reviews
92 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 20 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- -- --
View angle -- -- --
Sensor Sony IMX486 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L7 Samsung
Type CMOS ISOCELL ISOCELL
ISO -- 100 - 1600 --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.40 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.6" --
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
--
Resolution
5 Mpx
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E8
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • AF assist Beam
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • 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

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Optical zoom -- -- --
View angle -- -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV5675 Omnivision OV13855 Unknown
Type CMOS PureCel --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.00 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/5" 1/2.9" --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
9.1
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
6.0
7.6
7.7
Quality of selfies
7.1
8.4
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.9
8.7
9.2
Number of reviews
198 reviews
553 reviews
92 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.547 W/Kg on head
1.473 W/Kg on body 		1.290 W/Kg on head
1.240 W/Kg on body 		0.348 W/Kg on head
1.099 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.040 W/Kg on head
1.150 W/Kg on body 		-- 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.130 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
9.1
9.3
Quality of the GPS
8.5
9.1
9.2
And the WiFi?
8.4
9.1
9.5
Number of reviews
198 reviews
553 reviews
92 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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3250 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
10.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 61%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
198 reviews
553 reviews
92 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 9 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 37%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 59%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 62%
    Every two months or less
  • 18%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 49%
    Every six months
  • 16%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
198 reviews
553 reviews
92 reviews
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