Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/21/2023 5:35 PM, updated: 2/21/2023 5:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+16GB (9GB available)80% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)42% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+294 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+3000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+17 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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
Other model names	红米5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B	Galaxy Mega 2 LTE G7508Q, Samsung Vasta
Country or region available	China	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2017	9/1/2014
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)	84.9 x 163.6 millimeters (3.34 x 6.44 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	8GB (5GB 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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	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 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 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)	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
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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
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	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: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue • Aluminum body • MIUI 8.5	• Colors: White, Black • S Pen support • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)
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

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Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 Duos (SM-G7508Q)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate