Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) vs Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Xiaomi 17 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/5/2025 8:40 AM, updated: 11/2/2025 3:28 PM

Compare Xiaomi 17 X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1220x2656

50
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	vs	32 Advantages Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+4.61GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+512GB (458GB available)45 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+68 billion4249 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1220x2656 pixels56% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+464 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.3"21% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash 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
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 50MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAh	vs	+7000 mAh141% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+100W9 times 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS: Optical stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
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Model	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A5 SM-A510F Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6	Xiaomi 17 25113PN0EC (Xiaomi 16)
Country or region available	South Africa, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	1/8/2016	9/27/2025, Announced: 9/25/2025
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)	71.8 x 151.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.95 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1220x2656 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	464 PPI
Colors	16 million	68 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Dragon Crystal Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	3500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 16
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	HyperOS 3
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.61GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 840
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 3492566 (v11) Geekbench: 11228 (v6.5)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	512GB (458GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	3000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.417mm102°1/2.76"0.64µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@30fps (HDR) 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+ 10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR 10-bit LOG 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps 720p@1920fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	21mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	4 microphones
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-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.4 + 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/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	7000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	100W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 22.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
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, Blue, Pink, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.286W/kg (head), 0.475W/kg (body)	feature not registered