Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus and Samsung Galaxy S7 active: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S7 active, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 184.8 g
Samsung Galaxy S7 active, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 576 ppi
- against 386 ppi
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 Best value | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 153,323 | 188,798 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core: 2 × 2.35 GHz Kryo and 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Rose Gold | Green, Grey, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 9.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.7 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Body Height | 154.6 mm | 148.8 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 184.8 g |
| Usable Surface | 74.6 % Best value | 64.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
| Talk time | — | 32 h |
| Standby time | — | 384 h |
| Music playback time | — | 110 h |
Display
| Specification | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 5.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 386 ppi | 576 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,448 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM Best value | Single 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 B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg | 0.92 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.47 W/kg | 0.75 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.32 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2016070 | SM-G891A |
Features
| Specification | Mi 5s Plus | Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Voice command, Samsung Pay |
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