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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Xiaomi Redmi 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 1.2 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 312 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 157 g
Xiaomi Redmi 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 2,350 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 16 GB
- Usable Surface
- 75.9 %
- against 67.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 69,716 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 172 Best value | 168 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 492 | 762 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Peach | Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 66.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Body Height | 135.4 mm | 151.8 mm |
| Weight | 138 g Best value | 157 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.9 % | 75.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Metal, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,350 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
| Talk time | 17 h | — |
| Music playback time | 55 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 312 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,331 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Type-C, DLNA, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.53 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.53 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A320F, SM-A320Y, SM-A320FL | MDG1, MDI1 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
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