Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A03 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2022 6:10 PM, updated: 3/16/2023 5:41 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 X Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

15 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+368 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+10W29% 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.	vs	7.75W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+128GB (105GB available)4 times 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
5.99"	vs	+6.5"9% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP3 times 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/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/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

20 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 5MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Other model names	红米5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince	Galaxy A03 SM-A035M Single-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan	(Latin America), Argentina
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	2/22/2018	1/21/2022, Announced: 11/26/2021
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	368 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 179555 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (105GB 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 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
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, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.5 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.55W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered