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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9T X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) 11Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)

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-A520S)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) vs Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)} 16 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)22%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 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 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
1.9GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (106GB available)4 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
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6.53"26%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+6000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 2017 (SK Telecom) SM-A520S红米9T M2010J19SG (Global 128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
SingaporeThailandTaiwan
Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date1/13/20171/18/2021
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)77.3 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 (11nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3Qualcomm Adreno 610 950Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps400/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm 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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.1 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
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 + A2DP5.0 + 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
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
2.5W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hours56 hours (2.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registered672 hours (28 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
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: Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, Ocean Green
• MIUI 12
• Hi-Res audio
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Stereo dual speakers

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S)Redmi 9T (Global 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.337W/kg (head), 0.987W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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