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Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi S2 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 S2 (32GB) 25Points
5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X
4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)

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Redmi S2 (32GB)} 25 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) vs Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core163%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+32GB (21GB available)10 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
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)21%
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
+720x1440 pixels170%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+269 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
+5.99"33%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MP51 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 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)23%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+11 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
ModelRedmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Other model names็บข็ฑณ่‡ชๆ‹ๆ‰‹ๆœบS2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi YslSamsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355H/Dual-Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date5/1/20185/20/2014
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)68 x 130.3 millimeters (2.68 x 5.13 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.99" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy 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 / Upload300/50 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 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkM1803E6G Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
M1803E6G Global version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
LTE (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, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature 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 on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashLEDNot 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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy 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, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 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

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black
โ€ข MIUI 10
โ€ข 18:9 screen
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UI
โ€ข Nature UX 2.0
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi S2 (32GB)Galaxy 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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