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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Star X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A 31Points
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 Star (GT-S5280) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A X
Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Redmi Note 5A} 31 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A vs Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)150%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB
+16GB (10GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)57%
Thinner		vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material		vsPlastic body
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen		vs240x320 pixels
+267 PPI101%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs133 PPI
+5.5"83%
Larger screen		vs3"
+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQVGA (320x240)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3080 mAh157%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		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+100 grams (3.5 ounces)50%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
12 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+5 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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ModelRedmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Other model namesηΊ’η±³Note 5A 2GB RAM, MDT6, MDE6, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 LiteSamsung Galaxy Star S5280 Single-sim
Country or region availableChina
China		feature not registered
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date9/1/20175/1/2013
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)58 x 105 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million65 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 Star (GT-S5280)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)ARM Mali-300
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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		Not supported
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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
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 autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 Star (GT-S5280)
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)14 hours
Standby264 hours (11 days)320 hours (13.3 days)

βž• Other features

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Rose
β€’ 450-nits brightness
β€’ MIUI 8.0		β€’ Colors: Blue, Black, White
β€’ Samsung TouchWiz UI
β€’ WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 5AGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.773W/kg (head), 0.622W/kg (body)
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