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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Samsung Galaxy Core 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Core 2 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A 22Points
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

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02Points Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X
Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

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!

Redmi Note 5A} 22 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs768MB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)29%
Thinner		vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+267 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs207 PPI
+5.5"22%
Larger screen		vs4.5"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (720x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3080 mAh54%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)9%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
20 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
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ModelRedmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 LiteSamsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355H/Dual-Sim
Country or region availableChina
China		feature not registered
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date9/1/20175/20/2014
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)68 x 130.3 millimeters (2.68 x 5.13 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)		Not supported
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, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
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

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)feature not registered
Standby264 hours (11 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose
β€’ 450-nits brightness
β€’ MIUI 8.0		β€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ Samsung TouchWiz UI
β€’ Nature UX 2.0
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.293W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.425W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)
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