Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/1/2020 11:58 AM, updated: 10/1/2020 12:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2040

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (118GB available)127% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+1080x2040 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.4"23% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+4400 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)33% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
361 PPI	vs	+424 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

16 million

(back) 16MP

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mix 2016080 4GB RAM + 128GB, Xiaomi Lithium	Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	China, Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	11/4/2016	1/13/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.9 x 158.8 millimeters (3.22 x 6.25 in)	71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Ceramic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	361 PPI	424 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	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 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	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
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 Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4400 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	256 hours (10.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black • MIUI 8.0/8.2 • 500nits display brightness • Slow-motion at 720p@120fps • 192Hz/24-bit audio • Quick Charge 3.0: 83% in 30min • Miracast	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)