The 10.or D and the Xiaomi Redmi 5A are two entry-level smartphones that have managed to gather a lot of attention for what they offer at their respective prices. The Xiaomi Redmi 5A[1] (Review)[2] was the first to hit the market as the self-proclaimed desh ka smartphone[3]. It was launched at a price of Rs 5,999 for the cheaper variant with 2GB of RAM, which was further discounted to Rs. 4,999 for the first 5 million units, making it a decent value for money offering.
However, Xiaomi[4] did not have an unobstructed run of the market as 10.or[5] has launched the 10.or D[6] (Review)[7] as a direct competitor to the Redmi 5A at the same price. While both these smartphones offer good hardware for the price, which one should you put your money on? We give you the answer.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs 10.or D: Design and features
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A and the 10.or D are entry-level smartphones and at this price, it’s no surprise that both have plastic bodies. The Redmi 5A has smaller dimensions and is comfortable to hold when compared to the 10.or D. This is primarily because the 5A sports a 5-inch display compared to the bigger 5.2-inch display on the 10.or D.
The 10.or D has a single SIM tray with two nano SIM slots and a dedicated microSD card slot. On the other hand, the Redmi 5A has two trays, one for the second SIM card and the other for the primary SIM and a microSD card. Both the phones have one distinct feature - the Xiaomi Redmi 5A has an IR emitter on...