Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 5s vs Samsung Galaxy A51 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2020 6:31 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:39 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 X Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

4.1mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 5s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+428 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	405 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.15"	vs	+6.5"26% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/2" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 4.1MP	vs	+(front) 32MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/2.0 (aperture)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 5s 2015711 4GB/32GB, Xiaomi Mi5S, Xiaomi 5s	Samsung Galaxy A51 SM-A515F/DSM
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2016	12/16/2019, Announced: 12/12/2019
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.3 x 145.6 millimeters (2.77 x 5.73 in)	73.6 x 158.5 millimeters (2.9 x 6.24 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.15" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 113051 (v7), 175363 (v8) Geekbench: 5401 (v4.4), 1294 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.12µm 5MP telephoto f/2.440mm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	4.1 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2688x1536 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	2µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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 WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Silver, Gray, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging • VoLTE	• Colors: Prism, Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.369W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)