Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5Global · 2GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Redmi 4Xiaomi Redmi 4China · 2GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Redmi 4 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 4 PrimeChina · 3GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Redmi 4AXiaomi Redmi 4AGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 4
Xiaomi Redmi 4
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.0Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.2Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.9
260 reviews
8.6
23 reviews
9.0
124 reviews
8.1
82 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A

Specs Samsung Galaxy S5 prices Samsung Galaxy S5
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi 4 Xiaomi Redmi 4
China · 2GB · 16GB 		Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime price comparison Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
China · 3GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Redmi 4A prices Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.1" 5" 5" 5"
Resolution FHD HD FHD HD
Usable surface 69% useful 70% useful 70% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.5 mm
142.0 mm
8.0 mm 		69.6 mm
141.3 mm
8.9 mm 		69.6 mm
141.3 mm
8.9 mm 		70.4 mm
139.5 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 145 g 160 g 156 g 135 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 430
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 425
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 42.670
v? 		42.989
v6 		62.359
v? 		43.869
v7
Battery 2800 mAh 4100 mAh 4100 mAh 3120 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K2P2XX
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K3L8
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K3L8
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases SM-G900S, SM-G900F, SM-G900I, SM-G900K, SM-G900L, SM-G900M, SM-G900A, AM-G900T, SM-G900V, SM-G900R4, SM-G900P Xiaomi Hongmi 4 Xiaomi Hongmi 4, Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro Xiaomi Hongmi 4A

Release Date
Release date February 2014,
10 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available Not available
Market Global China China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S5
Xiaomi Redmi 4
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Samsung Galaxy S5
Xiaomi Redmi 4
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Size
72.5 mm • 142.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 141.3 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 141.3 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.4 mm • 139.5 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 145 g 160 g 156 g 135 g
Usable surface 69 % 70 % 70 % 70 %
Materials Polycarbonate Plastic, Metal Plastic, Metal Plastic
Resistance IP67 - - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Gold

Silver

Gray
Gold

Silver

Gray
Pink

Gray

Champagne

Screen
Diagonal 5.1" 5" 5" 5"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 432 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 10000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.3
7.5
7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.9
9.0
9.1
8.1
Is it comfortable?
8.2
9.0
9.1
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.5
7.9
8.2
7.3
Number of reviews
260 reviews
23 reviews
124 reviews
82 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.1GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 505 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 308

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB 3 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
42.670
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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42.989
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 15% of devices
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62.359
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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43.869
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, in the back No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.4
7.4
8.0
7.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.7
8.4
9.3
7.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.1
7.6
8.4
6.4
Number of reviews
260 reviews
23 reviews
124 reviews
82 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2P2XX Samsung S5K3L8 Samsung S5K3L8 Unknown
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/3.1" 1/3.1" --

Features
Flash LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV5670F Omnivision OV5670F Unknown
Type -- PureCel PureCel --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.4" 1/3.4" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
70
Mobile
68
Photo
75
Video
 -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
8.1
8.4
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
6.6
5.6
6.1
5.6
Quality of selfies
6.4
7.5
7.4
6.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.8
8.0
8.3
7.6
Number of reviews
260 reviews
23 reviews
124 reviews
82 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.562 W/Kg on head
0.406 W/Kg on body 		0.583 W/Kg on head
1.500 W/Kg on body 		0.770 W/Kg on head
0.830 W/Kg on body 		0.525 W/Kg on head
1.181 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.200 W/Kg on head
1.580 W/Kg on body 		0.750 W/Kg on head
0.612 W/Kg on body 		-- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.4
Quality of the GPS
8.4
8.7
8.8
8.4
And the WiFi?
8.7
9.0
9.0
8.5
Number of reviews
260 reviews
23 reviews
124 reviews
82 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
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4100 mAh
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4100 mAh
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3120 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 39%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 6%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 53%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
260 reviews
23 reviews
124 reviews
82 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 7 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 7 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 54%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 19%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 28%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 22%
    Every two months or less
  • 9%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 9%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
260 reviews
23 reviews
124 reviews
82 reviews
Prices
From $ 77 --
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