Smartphones · Apple
Apple iPhone XR 128GB- Storage:
- 128 GB
- Screen size:
- 6.1 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 3,125
Apple iPhone XR 128GB vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 128GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 128GB is cheaper by SAR 2,642 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Apple iPhone XR 128GB if you care about:- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
Choose the
Xiaomi Redmi A5 128GB if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 2,642
- Bigger battery for a longer day (5,200 mAh vs 2,942 mAh)
- Higher-resolution main camera (32 MP vs 12 MP)
- Larger screen size: 6.88 in vs 6.1 in · slight difference
The deciding difference here: battery capacity and main camera and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Screen size
6.1 in✓ 6.88 inDisplay type
LCDAMOLEDResolution
1920 x 10801640 x 720
Specifications side by side
23 of 23 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 3,125 | SAR 483 |
| Memory (RAM) | — | 4 GB |
| Processor | — | Dimensity 9200 |
| Battery capacity | 2,942 mAh | ✓ 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 15 W |
| Main camera | 12 MP | ✓ 32 MP |
| 5G | — | No |
| Years of OS updates | — | 2 years |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Front camera | 7 MP | ✓ 8 MP |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | ✓ 6.88 in |
| Display type | LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1640 x 720 |
| Screen refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Dual SIM | — | Yes |
| Water and dust rating | IP67 | IP52 |
| Operating system | iOS 13 | Android 15 |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| Colour | — | Black |
| Dimensions | — | 17.2 x 7.8 x 0.8 cm |
| Weight | — | 189 g |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 128GB?
No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.
What is the difference in main camera between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 128GB?
Main camera is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi A5 128GB: 32 MP vs 12 MP on the Apple iPhone XR 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in battery capacity between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 128GB?
Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi A5 128GB: 5,200 mAh vs 2,942 mAh on the Apple iPhone XR 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in screen size between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 128GB?
Screen size is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi A5 128GB: 6.88 in vs 6.1 in on the Apple iPhone XR 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.