In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI 5 and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI 5 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A9000 | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 144.55 mm | 161.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater height than Xiaomi MI 5. |
Width | 69.2 mm | 80.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater width than Xiaomi MI 5. |
Depth | 7.25 mm | 7.4 mm | Xiaomi MI 5 is narrower than Xiaomi MI 5. |
Weight | 129 g | 200 g | Xiaomi MI 5 is lighter than Xiaomi MI 5. |
Body Colour | Pure white | Black | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | |
Body Material | Metal, Curved 3D glass | Metal, Gorilla glass | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 1.42 W/kg (body), 0.7 W/kg (head) | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | |
Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | - |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI 5 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | Full HD Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.15" | 6" | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI 5. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
Pixel Density | 428 ppi | 367 ppi | Xiaomi MI 5 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | - | |
Display Features | Night Display | - | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI 5 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.15 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Xiaomi MI 5 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has higher processor core quantity than Xiaomi MI 5. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 530 | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 |
MEMORY | Xiaomi MI 5 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
CAMERA | Xiaomi MI 5 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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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 | Xiaomi MI 5 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX298 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI 5. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 28 mm | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, low-light shots | Panorama | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Deep Trench Isolation technology, 32s manual exposure, Dual ISP Image chips (2nd-gen) | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 4 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi MI 5. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi MI 5. |
Special Effects (Front) | Real-time face beautification | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI 5 has face detection. |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI 5 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi MI 5. |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI 5 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | 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 (Marshmallow) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | |
User Interface | MIUI V7 | - | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI 5 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | - | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | - | |
Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Xiaomi MI 5 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | XviD, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, H.265 | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 |
FEATURES | Xiaomi MI 5 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, Read Mode, MU-MIMO technology | Radio Data Service (RDS), guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
OTHERS | Xiaomi MI 5 | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | Power adapter |
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