Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

10/1/2020 11:58 AM, updated: 10/1/2020 12:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) XXiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)19Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

07PointsSamsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Compare Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (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!

19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
+2.84Ghz 64bit Octa-Core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9Ghz 64bit Octa-Core
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (107GB available)106% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.67"28% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 5MP + 13MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G+ LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4700 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+33W83% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)39% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
395 PPI	vs	+424 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/1.9 (aperture)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

Physical features	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Model	Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro 5G (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	March, 2020	January, 2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 163.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.43 in)	71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min
System (OS)	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
Hardware	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7nm)	64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 585 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 585 1.9Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 585	1.9Ghz Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.0	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Display features	feature not registered	60Hz
Mobile networks	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	2000/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (Bands 1, 3, 41, 78, 79)	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, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
Calling	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 5MP telephoto macro50mmAF 13MP ultrawide13mm 2MP depth	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.4" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
Multimedia	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
Other functions	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Hall effect Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) ANT+
Other features	- Colors: Grey, Purple, White, Blue - Display: 20:9, HDR10+, DCI-P3 100% - MIUI 11 - Motorized pop-up front camera - 24-bit/192kHz audio - Quick Charge 4+ - USB Power Delivery - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink - Gorilla Glass on the back - Samsung Grace UX - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4700 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Fast battery charging	18W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	960 minutes \| 16 hours \| 0.7 day
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro (128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.522W/kg (head) \| 1.39W/kg (body)