Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core Plus vs Xiaomi Mi A2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/14/2018 9:01 AM, updated: 11/14/2021 11:07 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)

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6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	vs	28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.88GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)58 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)29% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+403 PPI86% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.99"39% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 20MP64 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh67% 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)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Core Plus SM-G350	Xiaomi Mi A2 M1804D2SG (128GB + 6GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), India
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	10/2/2013	7/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 129.7 millimeters (2.6 x 5.11 in)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Broadcom BCM28155	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	VideoCore IV	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8) Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (1.88GB available)	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	5164x3872 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: White, Black, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold • Android One • Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376 • Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376 • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.536W/kg (head), 0.462W/kg (body)	1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)

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Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core Plus vs Xiaomi Mi A2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate