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Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) 05Points
Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

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17Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) Compare Samsung Focus S X
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) vs Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 17 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
+16GB78%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (9GB available)
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)23%
Lighter		vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)70%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+294 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1650 mAhvs+3000 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
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📱 Model features

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
ModelFocus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung Kupua红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChina
China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date11/6/201110/1/2017
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB16GB (9GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 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)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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 browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Bing Maps
• DLNA		• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
• Aluminum body
• MIUI 8.5

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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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