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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB) 18Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Plus X
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)

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 S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB) vs Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)} 15 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)17%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels58%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+515 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+15W50%
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.
vs10W
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
2.1GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)136%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
5.7"vs+5.99"5%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+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
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAhvs+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
f/1.9 (aperture)
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
ModelGalaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S6 Edge Plus G928F, Samsung Zen红米Note 5 AI MEC7S, MEG7S, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)ChinaHong KongTaiwan
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date8/21/20153/1/2018
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 154.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.08 in)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28)LTE Cat12
China version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Taiwan version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy28 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Gold
• Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• S-Voice natural language
• ANT+
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9
• Silicone case included
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.22W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.216W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
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