Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/2GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)

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

6/16/2015 7:03 AM, updated: 5/9/2020 11:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/2GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 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? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)

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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+5.5"22% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+3200 mAh52% 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) (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
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)66% Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)4% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
267 PPI	vs	+326 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi Note 1 (8GB + 2GB RAM), Hongmi Note 2013121	AT&T Galaxy S5 mini G800A 4G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2014	7/1/2014
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	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 (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6592 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4 700Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 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 (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass 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 (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	10 hours
Standby	770 hours (32.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black, White, Blue, Pink, Gray • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp • Java framework	• Colors: Black • Panorama photo • S-Voice
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note (8GB/2GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.1W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.594W/kg (head), 0.364W/kg (body)