Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5Global · 2GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2Xiaomi Mi Mix 2China · 6GB · 64GB
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
China · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.0
31 reviews
9.0
120 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Specs Samsung Galaxy S5 prices Samsung Galaxy S5
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
China · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.1" 5.99"
Resolution FHD FHD+
Usable surface 69% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 72.5 mm
142.0 mm
8.0 mm 		75.5 mm
151.8 mm
7.7 mm
Weight 145 g 185 g
Micro Exynos 5420
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 44.329
v? 		206.574
v7
Battery 2800 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K2P2XX
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX386 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases -- Mi Mix Evo, Mi Mix2, Chiron

Release Date
Release date April 2014,
10 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S5
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Samsung Galaxy S5
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Size
72.5 mm • 142.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.5 mm • 151.8 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 145 g 185 g
Usable surface 69 % 80 %
Materials - Metal, Ceramics
Resistance IP67 -
Colors
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.1" 5.99"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS • Sharp
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 432 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
9.5
Is it comfortable?
8.4
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.4
8.6
Number of reviews
31 reviews
120 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 4x Cortex-A15 1.9 GHz + 4x Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 10 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T628 MP6 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 2 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
44.329
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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206.574
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Thermometer
  • Humidity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.7
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.1
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.4
9.4
Number of reviews
31 reviews
120 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2P2XX Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/2.9"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
60 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV5675
Type -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/5"
Others
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.2
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
6.2
6.6
Quality of selfies
6.5
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.4
8.8
Number of reviews
31 reviews
120 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • 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)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.638 W/Kg on head
0.326 W/Kg on body 		0.390 W/Kg on head
1.770 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.030 W/Kg on head
1.260 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.0
9.4
Quality of the GPS
8.1
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.5
9.5
Number of reviews
31 reviews
120 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
31 reviews
120 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 39%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
31 reviews
120 reviews
Prices
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