Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
#6250
Xiaomi Redmi 5
#3860Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Performance
46.358.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.756.5
Battery
22.426.1
Build
67.988.6
Connectivity
52.152.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.638.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 5 has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Prime is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Redmi 5 utilizes a more efficient Snapdragon 450 with an octa-core CPU, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Redmi 5 is also more advanced, featuring a 12 MP rear camera compared to the Grand Prime's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Redmi 5 has a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the Grand Prime's 2600 mAh, supporting faster charging at 10W.
- In terms of software experience, the Grand Prime runs on an older Android version (4.4.4) with limited updates, while the Redmi 5 operates on Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 11, offering a more modern interface and features.
- Both devices have a plastic frame, but the Redmi 5 incorporates Gorilla Glass in its build, enhancing durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Xiaomi Redmi 5
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014, September 30
2017
Description
Versions: G530F, G530FZ, G530Y, G530H, G530FZ/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slotsAvailable as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition with Spreadtrum SC7730 chipset and Android 5.0
For China; India
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (Value Edition)
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306Mali-400 (Value Edition)
Adreno 506
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
156 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Gray, Gold
Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.53 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 (Lollipop)Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - G531F
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass