Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)

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

12/7/2017 8:13 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:24 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Y X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
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!

29 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+2GB LPDDR34 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+16GB (9GB available)50 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (180MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)37% Thinner	vs	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+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
+720x1280 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+294 PPI121% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	133 PPI
+5"67% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 13MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The 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
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh150% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+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)
+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	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+98 grams (3.43 ounces)40% Lighter
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

12 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+5 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Other model names	红米5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B	Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim
Country or region available	China	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2017	10/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)	58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	98 grams (3.43 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 Y (GT-S5360)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	133 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
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 Y (GT-S5360)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1723 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	512MB (180MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2 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	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 900/2100
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)	Not supported
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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 Y (GT-S5360)
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, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.2 hours
Standby	feature not registered	540 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Black on metallic Gray, White • Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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