Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/7/2017 8:41 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:23 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)

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!

3 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+3000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+432 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.1"2% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP24% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage 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
802.11 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	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
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Model	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 5A Desh Ka 2GB RAM (India), Xiaomi MCI3B	Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903M/Dual-Sim, Samsung Pacific
Country or region available	India	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	12/7/2017	10/1/2015
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	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 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 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)
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
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 (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5312x2988 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)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
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 (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray • Aluminum body • MIUI 9.0 • VoLTE	• Colors: Black, Silver, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.628W/kg (head), 0.485W/kg (body)