Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE
#2660
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
#2279Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Performance
61.472.1
Camera
55.753.0
Display
84.380.2
Battery
83.629.2
Build
15.193.8
Connectivity
62.766.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.250.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE features a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a high resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has a larger 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S5 is powered by a Snapdragon 805 chipset, whereas the Mi Note 2 uses a more advanced Snapdragon 821, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Mi Note 2 is superior with a 22.5 MP rear sensor compared to the 16 MP on the Galaxy S5, and it also offers an 8 MP front camera versus the S5's 2 MP.
- The Mi Note 2 has a larger 4070 mAh battery with 18W charging, compared to the S5's 2800 mAh battery with wireless charging but no fast charging.
- Both devices run Android Marshmallow, but the S5 uses TouchWiz UI while the Mi Note 2 runs MIUI 8.2, offering different software experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the Mi Note 2 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, making it feel more premium compared to the plastic build of the Galaxy S5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
For KoreaAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S
Version: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition
Display
Size
5.1"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 420
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
22.5 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
4070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 4070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
156.2 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
Weight
145 g
166 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Charcoal Black, Shimmering White, Electric Blue, Copper Gold, Sweet Pink, Glam Red
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.24 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG
USB Type-C
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 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer