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Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Star 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E) 03Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Star 2 X
5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)

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Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E) vs Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)} 30 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)68%
Lighter
vs180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)46%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+368 PPI123%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.99"71%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 12MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+4000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+4 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
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ModelGalaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Star 2 SM-G130E Dual-Sim红米5 Plus (64GB + 4GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince
Country or region availableSouth AfricaSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesIndiaPakistan(Global, International)
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, (Global, International)
ChinaHong KongSingaporeTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date8/1/20142/22/2018
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)59.9 x 109.8 millimeters (2.36 x 4.32 in)75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI368 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC6815A64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR24GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9.5
• Silicone case included
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.6W/kg (head), 0.395W/kg (body)feature not registered
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