Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2019 11:14 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:23 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1480

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)

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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	vs	4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
+32GB (22GB available)144% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+720x1480 pixels16% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6"20% Larger screen	vs	5"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
178 grams (6.23 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)30% Lighter
274 PPI	vs	+294 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices

1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)

2GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J4+ SM-J415G/Dual-Sim (32GB)	红米5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B
Country or region available	Brazil, Chile, Colombia	China
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	9/21/2018	10/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.9 x 161.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	274 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (9GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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 on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Dolby Atmos sound (only earphones)	• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue • Aluminum body • MIUI 8.5
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G/DS)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.55W/kg (head), 0.41W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered