Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/14/2018 9:01 AM, updated: 11/14/2021 11:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus X Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B) Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)

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!

32 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	850MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+128GB (111GB available)55 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)64% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x2160 pixels29 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+403 PPI182% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+5.99"114% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP16 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+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	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh150% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+97 grams (3.4 ounces)71% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi A2 M1804D2SG (128GB + 6GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne	Galaxy Pocket Plus GT-S5301B (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	7/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018	12/1/2012
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)	57.9 x 104.9 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~40% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (19:9)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	32bit: Broadcom BCM21654 (40nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 850MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	Broadcom VideoCore-IV
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8) Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5164x3872 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
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	Not 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: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold • Android One • Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376 • Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376 • WiFi display	• Colors: Blue, White • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Panorama photo • WhatsApp compatible
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)	0.974W/kg (head)