Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) and the Xiaomi Redmi 5A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) smartphone

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)

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Xiaomi Redmi 5A smartphone

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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Our rating5/106/10
Battery2,600 mAh3,000 mAh
RAM (max)5 GB3 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Screen size5 in5 in
Main camera8 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)153 g137 g
ReleasedJan 2018Oct 2017
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) is ahead on ram (max), storage (max). Xiaomi Redmi 5A is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 5A is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Xiaomi Redmi 5A
TypeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Size5.0 inches5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution540 x 960 pixels (qHD)720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
ProtectionNot specifiedUndisclosed

Platform

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Xiaomi Redmi 5A
OSAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat (32-bit)Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 12
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308Adreno 308

Memory

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB
Internal16GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (eMMC 5.1)

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Single8 MP, f/2.2, AF13 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
FeaturesLED flash, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video720p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Single5 MP, f/2.25 MP, f/2.0, 32mm (standard), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
FeaturesLED flashFace recognition, selfie countdown
Video—1080p@30fps

Battery

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Xiaomi Redmi 5A
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 2600 mAhLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging—5V/1A charging

Body

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Dimensions143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight153 g (5.4 oz)137 g (4.83 oz)
BuildPlastic bodyGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) (Duos models only)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) + dedicated microSD slot

Comms

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Xiaomi Redmi 5A
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE4.1, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFCNoNo
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-GomicroUSB 2.0
Infrared port—Yes

Launch

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Xiaomi Redmi 5A
AnnouncedJanuary 20182017, October 16
StatusAvailable. Discontinued April 4, 2019.Available. Released 2017, October 17

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or Xiaomi Redmi 5A?

Xiaomi Redmi 5A — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) versus 3,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.

Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or Xiaomi Redmi 5A?

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) versus 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or Xiaomi Redmi 5A?

Xiaomi Redmi 5A — 153 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) versus 137 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or Xiaomi Redmi 5A?

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) — Jan 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) versus Oct 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.

Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or the Xiaomi Redmi 5A rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) 5/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 5A 6/10.

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