Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
#3019
Xiaomi Mi Play
#4012Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi Play
Performance
62.572.8
Camera
19.128.4
Display
82.858.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
93.516.1
Connectivity
63.955.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.436.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, providing a premium build quality, while the Xiaomi Mi Play has a plastic construction that feels less premium.
- In terms of display, the A5 offers a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the Mi Play's 5.84-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in slightly better pixel density.
- For performance, the A5 is powered by the Exynos 7880 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Mi Play uses the Helio P35 with 4GB of RAM, which may offer better multitasking.
- The A5's rear camera is 16 MP, providing better low-light performance with a wider aperture, while the Mi Play has a 12 MP rear camera.
- Both phones have a 3000 mAh battery, but the A5 supports faster charging at 18W compared to the Mi Play's 10W.
- Lastly, the A5 runs on Android 6.0.1 with an upgrade path to Android 8.0, while the Mi Play comes with Android 9.0, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi Play
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Versions: A520F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); A520F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A520K/L/S (South Korea). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.84"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T830MP3
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAFSecondary camera, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
147.8 x 71.9 x 7.8 mm (5.82 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
157 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Dream Blue, Twilight Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
0.67 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass