Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2019 11:36 PM, updated: 11/29/2021 8:52 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30 X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/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!

2 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels144% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+403 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+6.4"12% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP74% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% 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 7.1.2 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

28 Common items in both devices

7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Other model names	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 4GB RAM) MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy	Galaxy A30 SM-A305G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2017	3/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 1.1 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 96550 (v7) Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 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 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (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	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 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/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
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	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, Light Blue, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic frame • Aluminum back • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.1 • Silicone case included • Fast battery charging 5V/2A • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy A30 (SM-A305G/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.316W/kg (head), 0.404W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered