Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Xiaomi Black Shark phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2023 5:51 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:51 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A05 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	vs	15 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)5% Thinner	vs	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+6.7"12% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP62% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+190 grams (6.65 ounces)3% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels103% Higher resolution screen
262 PPI	vs	+403 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

20 Common items in both devices

128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Black Shark (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A05 4G SM-A055F/Dual-SIM	Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 8GB RAM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	10/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023	4/13/2018
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in)	75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	262 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	550nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 185161 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 850/900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green	• Colors: Black, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.7W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered