Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/1/2023 12:17 PM, updated: 5/1/2023 12:40 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
OLED

1080x2400

200
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	vs	26 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	210 grams (7.35 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)23% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+424 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)74% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
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	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.67"28% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 200MP + 8MP + 2MP15 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo 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) 16MP2 times 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
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+120W11 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
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Model	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A510F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6	Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G 22101316UG, 22101316UCP
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, Russia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	1/8/2016	11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/2022
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)	76 x 162.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.41 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	210 grams (7.35 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	500nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 498710 (v9) Geekbench: 2208 (v5.1), 2372 (v6) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/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	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 Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
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
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 Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.56µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	1080p@30/60/120fps 720p@960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
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-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	120W Wired fast charging 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-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/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: Obsidian Black, Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Trend edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/8GB)
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