Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Price | $69 | $5,347 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,060 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 146 g | 160 g |
| Released | Jun 2015 | Aug 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) is ahead on ram (max), storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Pixel density | ~294 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Undisclosed (no official screen protection quoted) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) | Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | PowerVR G6200 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
| Type | — | LPDDR3 RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF | 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide) |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Video | 1080p | 720p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh | Removable Li-Po 3060 mAh |
| Charging | Standard charging | Fast charging (advertised) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) | 152 x 76 x 8.3 mm (5.98 x 2.99 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) | 160 g (5.64 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body and back cover | Plastic body |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 |
|---|
| Announced | June 2015 | 2015, August |
| Status | Discontinued (as of 2018) | Released 2015, August 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 2?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) versus 3,060 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 2?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) versus 2 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 2?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) — 146 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) versus 160 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 2?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 — Jun 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) versus Aug 2015 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 8/10.
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