Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/8/2019 7:28 AM, updated: 3/21/2023 4:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)

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!

24 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)177% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+409 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.3"40% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 5MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh90% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)55% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Other model names	红米Note 7 M1901F7E, M1901F7C, M1901F7G, Xiaomi Lavender	Galaxy S5 mini G800HQ 4G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), China	Turkey
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	2/28/2019, Announced: 1/10/2019	7/1/2014
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.21 x 159.21 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 139075 (v7) Geekbench: 5411 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 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 800/1900, 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Space black, Nebula red, Neptune blue	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.59W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)	0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)