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Xiaomi Mi Note Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)

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

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5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

4.1mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note X
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)

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 Pro} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note Pro vs Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (58GB available)164%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)13%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+515 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs424 PPI
+5.7"10%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+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) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
161 grams (5.64 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)3%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
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) 4.1MPvs+(front) 16MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.1 Lollipopvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+20 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
ModelXiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Other model namesXiaomi Mi Note Pro LTE Dual Sim, Xiaomi Mi Note Pro Dual SimGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F (Single-Sim)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date5/1/20151/13/2017
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 155.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.11 in)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
System versionAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (58GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7)
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Front camera (secondary)4.1 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2688x1536 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)16 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, White, Gold
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข MI UI 6.0
โ€ข Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on back panel
โ€ข Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Samsung Grace UX

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note ProGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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