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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A05 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A05 X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) 14Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X
6.7"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (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!

Mi Note 2 (128GB)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+128GB (118GB available)15%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (103GB available)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)16%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1080x1920 pixels80%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+386 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs262 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
5.7"vs+6.7"18%
Larger screen
(back) 22.6MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP130%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4070 mAhvs+5000 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+25W39%
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.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4 / 6GB LPDDR4X
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 8MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Mi Note 2 Premium edition (128GB+6GB), Xiaomi ScorpioGalaxy A05 4G SM-A055F/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong(Global, International)
China, Hong Kong, (Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date10/25/201610/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in)
Weight166 grams (5.81 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size5.7" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI262 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 650MhzARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 185161 (v10)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (118GB available)128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 850/900/1800
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12
Global edition:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Premium edition:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)22.6 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution5488x4112 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4070 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Silver
โ€ข MIUI 8.0
โ€ข Curved 3D glass (front and back)
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
โ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
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