Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. 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.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-A520F -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 146.1 mm 163.65 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Width 71.4 mm 76.19 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Depth 7.9 mm 8.34 mm Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Weight 159 g 204 g Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Body Colour Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold Graphite 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) 0.596 W/kg (head), 0.956 W/kg (body), 1.995 W/kg (limb)
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM -
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology Super AMOLED AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.2" 6.67" Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Display Format Full HD Full HD+
Max Brightness - 1200 cd/m²
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
Contrast Ratio - 4500000:1
Display Enhancement Technology - Sunlight mode
Display Refresh Rate - 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate - 360 Hz
Display Features - Reading mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Dot Display
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Processor Type (CPU) - MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
Clock Speed 1.9 GHz 2.5 GHz Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
Graphics System (GPU) - ARM Mali-G68 MC4
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
RAM 3 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB 128 GB Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
User Memory 23.1 GB -
Memory Interface - UFS 2.2
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 3
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel 108 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Sensor Size - 1/1.52"
Sensor Type CMOS -
Lens Type - Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/1.9 F/1.8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Camera Modes Food mode Slow motion mode, night mode, Long exposure mode, AI Skycaping
Light Source LED light LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch Dual Native ISO, 2.1μm 9-in-1 Super Pixel
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) - 8 Megapixel
Lens Type (2nd Camera) - Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) - F/2.2
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 120 degree(s)
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) - 2 Megapixel
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) - F/2.4
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) - Macro camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 16 Megapixel 16 Megapixel Both phones have the same front camera resolution.
Sensor Type (Front) CMOS -
Lens Aperture (Front) F/1.9 F/2.4 Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Light Source (Front) Display flash -
Video Resolutions (Front) - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3000 mAh 4500 mAh Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Fast Charging Technology - Xiaomi HyperCharge technology Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has fast charging technology.
Recharge Time (Charging Time) - 15 min
Talk Time 960 minutes 1560 minutes Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
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
Talk: up to 1560 min
Playback (video): up to 18 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 140 hrs
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android 11
User Interface - MIUI 12.5
Payment Technology Samsung Pay -
Navigation GPS GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1
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 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800
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 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 66
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 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band - N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP -
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA -
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM -
Sound Enhancements - Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio certified, Hi-Res audio wireless
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert -
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, 360° ambient light sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side)
Security Technology - AI face unlock
Additional Phone Features Fast Charging JBL Audio, LiquidCool Technology 2.0, X-axis linear vibration motor, IR blaster, super-linear dual speakers, MTW (Multiple Tab Winding) technology, Dual charge pumps
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Included Accessories Power adapter SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, 120W charger
Compliant Standards IP68 TUV Rheinland Certified Safe Fast-Charge System, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
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