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Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS) 17Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)

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!

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS) vs Redmi Note 2 (16GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+424 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
2900 mAhvs+3060 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
eMMC 5.0
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
ModelGalaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 Duos SM-A510F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6Redmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Standard
Country or region availableKazakhstanRussia
Kazakhstan, Russia
China(Global, International)
China, (Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date1/8/20168/1/2015
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh3060 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours11.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered144 hours (6 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (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 browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Colors: White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Green
• MIUI 7

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.286W/kg (head), 0.475W/kg (body)feature not registered
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