Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) and the Xiaomi Redmi 5A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 130 g | 137 g |
| Released | Oct 2017 | Oct 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 5A is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 5A is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density) |
| Protection | Undefined | Undisclosed |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 3475 Quad | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 | Adreno 308 |
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat) | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 12 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 8GB | — |
| RAM | 1GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Megapixels | 5 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Megapixels | 2 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.2 | Face recognition, selfie countdown |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.0, 32mm (standard), 1/5.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2000 mAh | — |
| Charging | — | 5V/1A charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm | 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 130 g | 137 g (4.83 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) + dedicated microSD slot |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 5A |
|---|
| Announced | October 2017 | 2017, October 16 |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, October | Available. Released 2017, October 17 |
| OS at launch | Android 7.0 (Nougat) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) or Xiaomi Redmi 5A?
Xiaomi Redmi 5A — 2,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) versus 3,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) or Xiaomi Redmi 5A?
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) — 130 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) versus 137 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) or Xiaomi Redmi 5A?
Xiaomi Redmi 5A — Oct 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) versus Oct 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) or the Xiaomi Redmi 5A rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) 5/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 5A 6/10.
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