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Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) 19Points
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X
Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core91%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (9GB available)80%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner		vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs217 PPI
+5"16%
Larger screen		vs4.3"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 2MP
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+3000 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+121 grams (4.24 ounces)13%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
ModelRedmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Other model names红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3BSamsung Galaxy S ii Plus i9105, Samsung GT-i9105
Country or region availableChina
China		feature not registered
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date10/1/20172/1/2013
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)121 grams (4.24 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)32bit: Broadcom BCM28155 (40nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzBroadcom VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)		Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
• Aluminum body
• MIUI 8.5		• Colors: Chic White, Dark Blue
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 5.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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