Xiaomi Redmi vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) compare
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Xiaomi Redmi vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
What is the difference between the Xiaomi Redmi and Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)? Which one is better? The answers to these questions and many more can be found here in this detailed comparison of the two phones. Discover the differences in specs between these two desirable devices, from screen size to battery life, in the table below. We have all the information you need to choose the best phone for you.
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Common specs
| Brand and model | Xiaomi Redmi | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | |
| Rating | (+) | (+) | |
| Review | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Review | ||
| Release date | 2013, July | 2017, June | |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 137 x 69 x 9.9 mm | 5.39 x 5.39 x 2.72 in | 146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm | 5.76 x 5.76 x 2.81 in | |
| Weight | 158 g | 5.57 oz | 160 g | 5.64 oz | |
| Body Build | Front glass, aluminum body | ||
| Colors | Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels | Blue, Pink, Gold, Black | |
| Battery | 2000 mAh, Removable Li-Po | 3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life |
Talking time - Up to 21 h (3G) Music play - Up to 83 h |
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| Approximate price | 100 EUR | 130 EUR |
Screen
| Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display colors | 16M | 16M | |
| Screen size | 4.7" inc | 5.2" inc | |
| Screen area | 60.9 cm2 | 74.5 cm2 | |
| Screen format | 16:9 (height:width) | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Screen to body ratio | 64.4% | 71.5% | |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1280 px | 720 x 1280 px | |
| Screen PPI /points per inch/ | 312 PPI | 282 PPI | |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
Camera and Video
| Rear camera, main | 8 MP, Single | 13 MP, Single | |
| Camera specs | -8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2'', 1.4µm, AF | -13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.12µm, AF | |
| Functions | Dual-LED flash, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | |
| Front camera, selfie | 1.3 MP, Single | 13 MP, Single | |
| Specifications | 1.3 MP | 13 MP, f/1.9 | |
| Functions | LED flash | ||
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Performance
| Operating system - OS | Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) | |
| Chipset | - Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm) | - Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | |
| Processor CPU | - Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 | - Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| Graphics processor GPU | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | Mali-T830 MP1 | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Internal memory | 4 GB, 1 GB RAM | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM - Global 32 GB, 2 GB RAM - LATAM, SEA 32 GB, 3 GB RAM - Pro edition |
Benchmark
| Antutu 7 Total | |||
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 118 | ||
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 447 | ||
| GeekBench 4 Single Core | 705 | ||
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core | 3367 | ||
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript | 2268 |
Communication and Connectivity
| SIM card | Dual SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
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| Speed | HSPA | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | ||
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB Host | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP | |
| Harmful irradiation |
SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body) |
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Music and Audio
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio | |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Others | - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Other features
| Sensors | - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Other extras |
- ANT+ |
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| Versions |
- Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi, Xiaomi Red Rice |
- Versions: J530F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J530Y/DS (Malaysia); J530FM/DS (UAE) Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) with 32GB/3GB RAM; Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots |
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