Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2017 8:13 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 12:18 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

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

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21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
+2GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB
+16GB (10GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+267 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5.5"28% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(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	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3080 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)15% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.2 (aperture)

4G LTE

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Other model names	红米Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite	Galaxy J1 Ace LTE SM-J110F (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	China	South Africa, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Morocco
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2017	10/1/2015
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)	67.6 x 130.1 millimeters (2.66 x 5.12 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	768MB
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	10 hours
Standby	264 hours (11 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
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: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose • 450-nits brightness • MIUI 8.0	• Colors: Black, White, Blue • Samsung TouchWiz UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 5A	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.685W/kg (head), 0.532W/kg (body)