Samsung Galaxy C5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy C5 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 4,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | — |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 164 g |
| Released | Jun 2016 | Jan 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy C5 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~424 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 (MSM8952) | Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | Hexa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | Adreno 510 |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to MIUI 10 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 32GB or 64GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (hybrid slot, up to 256GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Modules | Single | — |
| Resolution | 16 MP | — |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | — |
| Features | Autofocus, Dual LED flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Resolution | 8 MP | — |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | — |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | — | 1080p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion | Li-Po 4000 mAh or 4050 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2600 mAh | — |
| Charging | 10W wired | Fast charging (50% in 1 hour mentioned for 4050mAh variant) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 145.9 x 72 x 6.7 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.26 in) | 150 x 76 x 8.65 mm |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) | 164 g |
| Build | Aluminum body | Aluminum body |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Radio | FM Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go (OTG) | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | May 2016 | 2016, January 14 |
| Released | June 2016 | — |
| OS at Launch | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy C5 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy C5 versus 4,050 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy C5 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C5 — 143 g for the Samsung Galaxy C5 versus 164 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy C5 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C5 — Jun 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy C5 versus Jan 2016 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy C5 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy C5 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro 7/10.
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