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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS) vs Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS) 09Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)

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 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS) vs Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.12 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+424 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP53 certified
1.9GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+256GB (222GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6.67"28%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+67W3 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.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
f/1.9 (aperture)
(front) 16MP
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-SimPOCO X4 Pro 5G (108MP camera)
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilUnited Arab EmiratesPhilippinesMalaysiaRussiaSingaporeThailandUkraine
(Latin America), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date1/13/20173/23/2022, Announced: 2/28/2022
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.12 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)76.1 x 164.19 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported700nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
DCI-P3
Touch rate: 360Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13 for POCO

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 335353 (v8), 384646 (v9)
Geekbench: 2063 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (222GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated 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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.52" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging67W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX
• Colors: Laser Black, Laser Blue, Poco Yellow

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro (Global 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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