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Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)

Released: January 1, 2017
Discontinued

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Display

5.5"

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Capacity

3080 mAh

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Main Camera

13 MP

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RAM

4 GB

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Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) is a smartphone released in 2017 featuring 5.50-inch display, Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 processor, 4GB RAM, 3080mAh battery.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) is a smartphone from Xiaomi featuring Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 processor, 5.5" IPS_LCD, 13MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) in 2026.

🏆 Expert Verdict
3.5/10

If you're thinking about buying the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇

⚠️ Warning

This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.

You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇

🟢 Good for
  • Basic use only 📱
🔴 Not ideal for
  • Heavy all-day use
  • Heavy gaming 🎮
  • 5G network users
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Final verdict

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) is an outdated phone released in 2017. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.

Key Specifications

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Display

5.5" IPS_LCD · Hz

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Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435

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RAM

3GB / 4GB

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Internal Storage

32GB / 64GB

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Main Camera

13MP f/2.2

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Capacity

3,080mAh

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OS

ANDROID Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11

Features

NFC
5G
Wireless Charging
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
Memory Card
Stereo Speakers
OIS Camera

Available Colors

GoldDark GreySilverRose Gold

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) in detail

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) display

The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A) has a 5.5-inch IPS_LCD display with HD+ resolution. Pixel density is 267 ppi.

Performance

It is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm). RAM goes up to 4 GB. Storage starts at 32 GB and goes up to 64 GB (eMMC 5.1), with a microSD slot.

Camera

The main rear camera is 13 MP with f/2.2 aperture and a 1/3.1" sensor. Video tops out at 1080p@30fps. The selfie camera is 16 MP.

Battery & charging

The battery is 3,080 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day.

Design & software

It weighs 153 g. It runs Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11.

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