Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/3/2023 11:40 AM, updated: 8/3/2023 7:21 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.73"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4820
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) Compare Xiaomi 13 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 13 Pro (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!

29 Advantages Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (222GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1440x3200 pixels122% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+521 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+6.73"29% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP11 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 32MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4820 mAh66% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+120W11 times 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.	vs	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
229 grams (8.02 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)48% Lighter
8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or ceramic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

LTPO AMOLED / Super AMOLED

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

f/1.9 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
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Model	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Other model names	Xiaomi 13 Pro 2210132G (Global), 2210132C (China)	Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A5100 Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	12/14/2022, Announced: 12/11/2022	1/8/2016
Depth	8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 162.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)
Weight	229 grams (8.02 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or ceramic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.73" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	521 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
System version	Android 13	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	MIUI 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1281666 (v9) Geekbench: 5087 (v5.1), 5323 (v6) GFXBench: 64fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 4.0	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Global: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78) China: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, 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 network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.075mmPDAF3.2x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115°AF	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.6µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/120/240fps 1080p@960/1920fps Slow motion 10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.14" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4820 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 10W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Ceramic Black, Ceramic White, Ceramic Flora Green, Mountain Blue • LiquidCool	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 13 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)