| Hardware and OS | Xiaomi Redmi A1 | |
| Operating System | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | |
| Custom UI | MIUI | |
| Processor | Octa core, 1.5 GHz, Cortex A53 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 | |
| Architecture | 64 bit | |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | |
| External memory | Yes, Up to 128 GB | |
| RAM | 3 GB | |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | |
| Display | Xiaomi Redmi A1 | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) | |
| PPI /points per inch/ | 267 ppi | |
| Touchscreen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | |
| Connectivity | Xiaomi Redmi A1 | other phones |
| 4G Bands | TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 1800(band 3) | |
| Network Support | 4G, 3G, 2G | |
| NFC | No | |
| SIM card | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | |
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM GSM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz | |
| Camera | Xiaomi Redmi A1 | other phones |
| Main camera | 12 MP, Primary Camera, 5 MP, | |
| Camera Setup | Dual | |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | |
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP, Primary Camera, | |
| Multimedia | Xiaomi Redmi A1 | other phones |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm | |
| FM Radio | No | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Design | Xiaomi Redmi A1 | other phones |
| Body build | Case: Metal, Back: Metal | |
| Colours | Rose Gold | |
| Battery | Xiaomi Redmi A1 | other phones |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh | |
| Type | Li-ion | |
| Removable | No | |
| USB Type-C | Yes | |
| Other features | Xiaomi Redmi A1 | other phones |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | |
