Samsung Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ) vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy E5 vs Xiaomi Mi 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/25/2019 6:44 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:52 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 3 X Samsung Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy E5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	vs	14 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+441 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2400 mAh	vs	+3050 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
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Model	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy E5 SM-E500HQ Single-sim 3G	Xiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom
Country or region available	Germany, Scotland, England, Ireland, Italy, Turkey	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	2/1/2015	12/1/2013
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.3 x 141.8 millimeters (2.77 x 5.58 in)	73.6 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 450MHz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
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	42/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
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	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
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, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BM31
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, White, Brown • Samsung TouchWiz UX	• Colors: Metallic gray • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • MI UI 5.0 • Dirac HD sound • Touchscreen with gloves • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500HQ)	Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.01W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.39W/kg (head), 0.289W/kg (body)	feature not registered