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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A 04Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

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19Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)

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Redmi Note 5A} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)5%
Lighter		vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner		vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+5.5"6%
Larger screen		vs5.2"
+3080 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3000 mAh
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core62%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+424 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
26 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
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ModelRedmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 LiteGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region availableChina
China		(Latin America)(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilUnited Arab EmiratesPhilippinesMalaysiaRussiaSingaporeThailandUkraine
(Latin America), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date9/1/20171/13/2017
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)		LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1Β΅m pixel

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)16 hours
Standby264 hours (11 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose
β€’ 450-nits brightness
β€’ MIUI 8.0		β€’ Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
β€’ Gorilla Glass on the back
β€’ Samsung Grace UX

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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