Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J5 and the Xiaomi Redmi 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Price | $50 | $100 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 146 g | 133 g |
| Released | Jun 2015 | Jan 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J5 is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size. Xiaomi Redmi 2 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 67.5% screen-to-body ratio | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~294 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Features | — | 312 ppi pixel density |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| RAM | 1.5 GB | 1GB or 2GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB or 16 GB | 8GB or 16GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 2 MP |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh | Removable Li-Po 2200 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 18 h (3G) | — |
| Music play | Up to 62 h | — |
| Charging | — | 10W wired, Quick Charge 1.0 |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) | 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) | 133g |
| Build | Plastic body and back cover | — |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) (model dependent) | Dual SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP | 4.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market/model dependent) | — |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Announced | June 2015 | January 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued (as of 2018) | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J5 or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Samsung Galaxy J5 — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 versus 2,200 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J5 or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Xiaomi Redmi 2 — 146 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 versus 133 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J5 or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Samsung Galaxy J5 — Jun 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 versus Jan 2015 for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J5 or the Xiaomi Redmi 2 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J5 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 2 5/10.
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