Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4650
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/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!
9 Advantages 
20 Advantages | 28 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 |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +21 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 Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim | ้ป้ฒจ5, Black Shark 5 |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 1/13/2017 | 4/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/2022 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 10 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in) | 76.25 x 163.83 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in) |
| Weight | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) | 218 grams (7.63 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.67" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86% (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 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 1300nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 13 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | Joy UI 13 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-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 | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 723333 (v9) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| 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 | 300/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78) |
| 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, 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, 8, 18, 19, 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4120ยฐ 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 10120x6328 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 | 27mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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) |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 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/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
| Pixel size | 1ยตm pixel | 1ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| 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.265, 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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 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 | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.2 + 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/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 |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 4650 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink โข Gorilla Glass on the back โข Samsung Grace UX | โข Colors: Black, White, Gray โข Physical pop-up gaming triggers |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (128GB/12GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body) | feature not registered |