Head to head

vivo V80 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 60 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 145,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi A5 takes it by 6.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera vivo V80 Lite leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging vivo V80 Lite leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display vivo V80 Lite leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage vivo V80 Lite leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 123,000 less.
  • vivo V80 Lite packs a 2,050 mAh larger battery.
  • vivo V80 Lite charges 26W faster.
  • vivo V80 Lite offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • vivo V80 Lite ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • vivo V80 Lite has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • vivo V80 Lite uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the vivo V80 Lite if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification vivo V80 Lite Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 145,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 24, 2026 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White) 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White) 193 g Better
Water resistance IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 1260 × 2800 pixels Better 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Schott Xensation Alpha Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G615 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 16, OriginOS 6 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB ) Better 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Better 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot No microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.0, Wide Better 8 MP
Video recording Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh, Better Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported. Better 18W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS). Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, vivo V80 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Xiaomi Redmi A5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.3 points. It wins on performance and value for money. vivo V80 Lite can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of vivo V80 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

vivo V80 Lite is listed at PKR 145,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 123,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, vivo V80 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

vivo V80 Lite scores higher in our camera assessment. vivo V80 Lite uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, vivo V80 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. vivo V80 Lite carries a 7050 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 44W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, vivo V80 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.