Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 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)
vs
6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
f/1.9 (aperture) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520W (Single-Sim) | Xiaomi Redmi K30 (128GB + 6GB RAM), M1912G7BC, M1912G7BE |
Country or region available | Canada | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 1/13/2017 | 12/1/2019 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in) | 76.6 x 165.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.51 in) |
Weight | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.8% (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 | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 800/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
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 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5.0"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 10120x6328 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/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.72" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | (dual front camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3.4" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
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 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer 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) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 27W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
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 | • Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX | • Colors: Blue, Red, Purple • MIUI 11, 12 • Game Turbo 2.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Redmi K30 (128GB/6GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.88W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |