Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 11:25 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)

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!

18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)104% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (23GB available)161% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8.8GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)16% Thinner	vs	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+720x1440 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+282 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.7"33% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+f/2.2 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh74% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
157 grams (5.5 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)45% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 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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📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Other model names	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 4GB RAM) MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy	Galaxy S4 mini Duos GT-i9192, Samsung Serrano
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2017	7/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	108 grams (3.78 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 S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	16GB (8.8GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
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)	Not supported
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+
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
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: White Frost, Black Mist • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 (32GB/4GB)	Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.368W/kg (head), 1.333W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.298W/kg (head), 0.361W/kg (body)