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Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S) vs Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Poco F5 X Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S) 10Points
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)

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!

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S) vs Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)} 13 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1/1.56" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP101%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP53 certified
2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+2.91GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5vs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)vs+256GB (218GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
213 grams (7.46 ounces)vs+181 grams (6.34 ounces)18%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
390 PPIvs+395 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.6"vs+6.67"1%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP11%
Higher resolution main camera
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
25Wvs+67W168%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

34 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10+
120Hz
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
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ModelGalaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Other model names갤럭시 퀀텀5 사업자향 (SKT), Galaxy Quantum5POCO F5 5G NFC 23049PCD8G
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/20245/9/2023, Announced: 5/1/2023
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)74.95 x 161.11 millimeters (2.95 x 6.34 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.6" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~89% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)390 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
500nits[typ], 1000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0MIUI 14

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (SM7475-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core)
3x 2.49GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 530Qualcomm Adreno 725
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)
AnTuTu: 949215 (v9)
Geekbench: 3939 (v5.1), 4348 (v6)
GFXBench: 66fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR512GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Global version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
India version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.7µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.74" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered30 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon• Colors: Black, White, Blue
• LiquidCool 2.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.629W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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