Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)

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

11/2/2014 8:11 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 11:03 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)
+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)65% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)42% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+294 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh35% 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

29 Common items in both devices

2GB / 2GB LPDDR3

eMMC 4.5

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 13MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 SM-A500F, Galaxy A5 Single-Sim	Xiaomi Redmi Note LTE (1st generation), Xiaomi Hongmi Note
Country or region available	(Europe), Philippines	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2014	8/7/2014
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)
Weight	123 grams (4.31 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
RAM memory	2GB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600	TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	770 hours (32.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Redmi Note (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.648W/kg (head), 0.478W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)	feature not registered