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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) 12Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)

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Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) vs Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (52GB available)136%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+1080x2160 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+5.99"15%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(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
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+(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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)15%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
403 PPIvs+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 16MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
10Wvs+18W80%
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.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
ModelRedmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Other model names红米Note 5 AI双摄 MET7S, MEE7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual CameraGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F (Single-Sim)
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date3/1/20181/13/2017
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.99" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (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 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (52GB 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 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
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 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
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
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
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, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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/ac [wifi5] (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 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered16 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
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, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
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 registered0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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