Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A34 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/1/2023 9:08 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:57 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A34 X Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
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
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
368 PPI	vs	+390 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.99"	vs	+6.6"10% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
10W	vs	+25W150% 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.
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	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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Model	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	红米5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince	Galaxy A34 5G SM-A346E/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan	(Global, International), (Middle East), Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	2/22/2018	3/24/2023, Announced: 3/14/2023
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)	78.1 x 161.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	368 PPI	390 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 472126 (v9) Geekbench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
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	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@480fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
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	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
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 A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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: Graphite, Silver, Violet, Lime
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.546W/kg (head), 1.488W/kg (body)