Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 145 g | 165 g |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Feb 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is ahead on wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD (424 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | 2.5D curved glass |
| Pixel Density | — | ~401 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 (MSM8953 Pro) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 256GB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, AF | 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-tone LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9 | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | 10W wired (standard charger in box), supports Quick Charge 3.0 (charger not included) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X |
|---|
| Dimensions | 145.7 x 71.4 x 7 mm (5.74 x 2.81 x 0.28 in) | 151 x 76 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) | 165g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum body | Glass front, aluminum back (plastic top/bottom), plastic frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS (BeiDou) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Radio | FM Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, March | February 2017 |
| Status | Released 2017, March | Available. Released 2017, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro versus 4,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X?
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro — 145 g for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro versus 165 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X?
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro — Mar 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro versus Feb 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X.
Is the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 8/10.
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