Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB)
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8 Advantages 
24 Advantages | 21 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| Super AMOLED |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A5100 Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6 | 黑鲨4 SHARK PRS-A0, KSR-A0, PRS-H0 |
| Country or region available |   China, Hong Kong |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 1/8/2016 | 3/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021 |
| Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in) | 76.35 x 163.83 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in) |
| Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 210 grams (7.35 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.67" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 12 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | Joy UI 12 / 13 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 617456 (v8) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 | 300/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
| Primary data network | 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 | 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, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4AF |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2900 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W Wired charging | 120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| 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, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back | • Colors: Black, Pale Grey, Blue, Silver • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 (128GB/8GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body) | feature not registered |