Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/14/2018 7:34 PM, updated: 11/14/2021 10:45 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.84"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS) Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite 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 Mi A2 Lite (32GB)

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!

15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+1080x2280 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+432 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+5.84"12% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
178 grams (6.23 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)15% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)21% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Other model names	Xiaomi A2 Lite M1805D1SG, Redmi 6 Pro, Xiaomi Sakura	Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A510M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Brazil, Chile
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2018	1/8/2016
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.7 x 149.3 millimeters (2.82 x 5.88 in)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.84" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 77964 (v7) Geekbench: 4388 (v4.4) GFXBench: 3.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)
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, HSPA+, 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 A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.21.12μm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 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	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Gold, Blue • Android One • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi display	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32GB)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.04W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)	1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.55W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body)	0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)