Redmi 5A vs Vivo Y19

The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Vivo Y19 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; estimated prices are $90 and $65. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y19 leads — 20/100 vs 10/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y19 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3000); the Vivo Y19 is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 180,934); the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 199g).

The Vivo Y19 is noticeably better than the Redmi 5A — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 5A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
Vivo Y19
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 100
What makes Redmi 5A better?
  • Lighter: 137g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y19 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 180934
  • Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 130
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 488
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $65 vs $90

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the Vivo Y19, the Vivo Y19 scores 10 points higher (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y19 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Redmi 5A: The Redmi 5A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y19: The Vivo Y19 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 5A Vivo Y19
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 180934 524785
Geekbench Single 130 771
Geekbench Multi 488 1980
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15, Funtouch 15
NFC no no
Dimensions 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm 162.2×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 137 g 199 g
Price $90 $65
Camera comparison
Redmi 5A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo Y19
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 5A
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y19
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 5A
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo Y19
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 5A and Vivo Y19, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 5A Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
10/100
180934 AnTuTu
Vivo Y19 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
20/100 +65.5%
524785 AnTuTu

Vivo Y19 leads Redmi 5A by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 5A
$90
Vivo Y19
$65

Price difference: $25. Vivo Y19 is cheaper by $25.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y19 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (43/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (100/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the Vivo Y19?

The Vivo Y19 is noticeably better than the Redmi 5A — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the Vivo Y19?

The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y19 — 20/100.

Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the Vivo Y19?

The Redmi 5A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y19 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.