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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A6 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (32GB) 12Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X
5.6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (32GB)

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Redmi Note 5 (32GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (32GB) vs Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR4XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+1080x2160 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1480 pixels
+403 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.99"7%
Larger screen
vs5.6"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+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
vsLED flash on both cameras
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+162 grams (5.67 ounces)12%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 16MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
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.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

25 Common items in both devices
32GB (23GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
ModelRedmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Other model names红米Note 5 AI双摄 MEE7S, MEG7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual CameraGalaxy A6 2018 SM-A600F/Dual-sim (32GB + 3GB RAM) NFC
Country or region availableChinaIndonesiaMalaysiaThailandVietnam
China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
(Europe)Russia
(Europe), Russia
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date3/1/20185/22/2018
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)70.8 x 149.9 millimeters (2.79 x 5.9 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.99" inches5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)720x1480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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, Gold, Blue, Lavender
• Infinity display 18.5:9
• Always-on display
• Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only)
• Samsung Pay
• ANT+

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5 (32GB)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
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 registered0.487W/kg (head), 1.386W/kg (body)
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