Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A40s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/4/2019 1:19 PM, updated: 7/8/2020 8:57 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A40s X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (32GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels108% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+403 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+64GB (47GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+174 grams (6.09 ounces)4% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.99"	vs	+6.4"7% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 5MP34% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+15W50% 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.
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.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

30 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/1.9 (aperture)

Full HD (1920x1080)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Other model names	红米Note 5 AI双摄 MEE7S, MEG7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera	Galaxy A40s SM-A3050ZKFC (64GB + 6GB RAM), Galaxy M30
Country or region available	China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2018	3/7/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)	75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	720x1560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	600/150 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 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, LTE-A	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
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 Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.25µm	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
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, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	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	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	417 hours (17.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • Dolby Atmos sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 5 (32GB)	Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered