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Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB) 26Points
Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2550
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 X
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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 S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)

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 (SM-G920A 64GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB) vs Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core55%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (9GB available)
+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)24%
Thinner		vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1280 pixels
+576 PPI96%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs294 PPI
+5.1"2%
Larger screen		vs5"
+(back) 16MP24%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer		vsAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)1%
Lighter
2550 mAhvs+3000 mAh18%
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
18 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) 5MP
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
ModelGalaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S6 G920A, Samsung Zero F红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B
Country or region availableUSA
USA		China
China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date4/10/201510/1/2017
Depth6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)70.5 x 143.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.65 in)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.1" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)576 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
UFS 2.0		16GB (9GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)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 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
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 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Âľm pixelfeature not registered
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 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.34Âľm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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, MKV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2550 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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, Blue, White, Gold
• Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• S-Voice natural language
• OneDrive 115GB
• ANT+		• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
• Aluminum body
• MIUI 8.5

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.13W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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