Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)

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

6/3/2018 12:55 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:57 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)

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14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core89% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+368 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+5.99"27% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+4000 mAh115% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1860 mAh
+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)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)57% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)21% Thinner
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
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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 12MP

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

f/2.2 (aperture)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Other model names	红米5 Plus (64GB + 4GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince	Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE G850F, Samsung SM-G850F
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan	(Europe)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	2/22/2018	9/1/2014
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	368 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE	LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
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+, LTE, LTE-A
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 (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x2592 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/2.2 (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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
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, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.5 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Black, Silver, White, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) • Dropbox 50GB • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.4W/kg (head), 0.506W/kg (body)