Samsung Galaxy S7 active
#1103
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
#3228Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Performance
67.266.9
Camera
94.727.9
Display
84.358.9
Battery
88.728.1
Build
90.892.8
Connectivity
62.253.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
63.242.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active features a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, offering higher pixel density compared to the 5.99-inch IPS LCD display of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, which has a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the S7 Active is powered by a Snapdragon 820 chipset, while the Redmi Note 5 uses a Snapdragon 636, with the former providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the S7 Active includes optical image stabilization (OIS), enhancing photo quality in low light.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4000 mAh, but the S7 Active supports wireless charging, unlike the Redmi Note 5.
- The S7 Active runs on Android 6.0 with TouchWiz UI, while the Redmi Note 5 operates on Android 8.0 with MIUI 9, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the S7 Active featuring a plastic back and military-grade durability, while the Redmi Note 5 has an aluminum back, making it more premium in feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
For China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand
Display
Size
5.1"
5.99"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 509
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.86 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
184.8 g
181 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Camo Green, Titanium Gray, Sandy Gold
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.92 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.79 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 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, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass