Xiaomi Redmi 9i (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9i vs Samsung Galaxy A05 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
13
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
50
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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 
12 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (103GB available) |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| 720x1600 pixels |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Model | Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 9i M2006C3LII | Galaxy A05 4G SM-A055F/Dual-SIM |
| Country or region available |  India |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 9/18/2020, Announced: 9/15/2020 | 10/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023 |
| Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in) | 78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in) |
| Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.53" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 269 PPI | 262 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 400nits[typ] | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 14 |
| User Interface | MIUI 12.5 | One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz) | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 185161 (v10) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 300/150 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 | Tri-Band 850/900/1800 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm 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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| 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, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| 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: Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green | • Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi 9i (128GB) | Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.7W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.41W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |