Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)

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

6/3/2018 12:55 PM, updated: 4/30/2020 12:23 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Music X Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (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!

26 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	850MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+64GB (52GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)51% Thinner	vs	12.25 millimeters (0.48 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 LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+368 PPI177% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	133 PPI
+5.99"100% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 12MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (800x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage 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
+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)68% Lighter
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.

13 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
Other model names	红米5 Plus (64GB + 4GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince	Galaxy Music Duos S6012 (Dual-sim)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	2/22/2018	11/1/2012
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	12.25 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)	59 x 110.1 millimeters (2.32 x 4.33 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 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 (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	368 PPI	133 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	32bit
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 850MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	WVGA (800x480) 25 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Not supported
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	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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 Music Duos (GT-S6012)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1300 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	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
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: Blue, Orange, Gray • Samsung TouchWiz UX • SRS Surround sound • SoundAlive • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered