Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Xiaomi Redmi 5A. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A520F | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 146.1 mm | 140.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has greater height than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. |
| Width | 71.4 mm | 70.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has greater width than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.35 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Weight | 159 g | 137 g | Xiaomi Redmi 5A is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Body Colour | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | Dark grey | |
| Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.522 W/kg (head) | 1.234 W/kg (body), 0.53 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 5" | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
| Pixel Density | - | 296 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1000:1 | |
| Display Features | - | Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.9 GHz | 1.4 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has higher processor core quantity than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Xiaomi Redmi 5A has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 308 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 16 GB | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. |
| User Memory | 23.1 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Food mode | Burst mode, Panorama, low-light shots | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi 5A has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 5A. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi 5A has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Selfie countdown |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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| Standby Time | - | 192 hours | |
| Talk Time | 960 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 53 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 78 hrs |
Standby: up to 192 hrs Playback (video): up to 7 hrs Gaming: up to 7 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | - | |
| User Interface | - | MIUI 9 | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | HID | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, AAC, PCM, MP3, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), AMR-WB, AMR-NB | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM | XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging | Infrared remote control, Split Screen |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68 | - |
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