Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A520F | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 139.3 mm | 146.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has greater height than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
Width | 69.6 mm | 71.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has greater width than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
Depth | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is narrower than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
Weight | 144 g | 159 g | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 is lighter than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
Body Colour | Fashion gold | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | |
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) | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM, nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.2" | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
Display Format | HD | Full HD | |
Pixel Density | 294 ppi | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 | - | |
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Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 1.9 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has higher clock speed than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 405 | - |
MEMORY | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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RAM | 1 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has more RAM than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has more internal memory than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
User Memory | - | 23.1 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
CAMERA | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
Sensor Type | - | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama | Food mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile detection | - | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | - | Quick Launch |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Redmi 3. |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4100 mAh | 3000 mAh | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Talk Time | - | 960 minutes | |
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 |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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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 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
User Interface | MIUI V7 | - | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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2G Band | 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 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | 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 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | 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 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | |
NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM |
FEATURES | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control | Fast Charging |
OTHERS | Xiaomi MI Redmi 3 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68 |