Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 EdgeSamsung Galaxy S6 EdgeGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Samsung Galaxy S6Samsung Galaxy S6Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Xiaomi Redmi 5 PlusXiaomi Redmi 5 PlusChina · 3GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 ProXiaomi Redmi Note 3 ProChina · 3GB · 32GB
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S6
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.3Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.8Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.2Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
128 reviews
8.5
237 reviews
8.6
188 reviews
9.0
754 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Specs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge prices Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
China · 3GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.1" 5.1" 5.99" 5.5"
Resolution QHD+ QHD FHD+ FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 71% useful 77% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.5 mm
143.4 mm
6.9 mm 		70.5 mm
143.4 mm
6.8 mm 		75.5 mm
158.5 mm
8.1 mm 		76.0 mm
150.0 mm
8.7 mm
Weight 138 g 138 g 180 g 164 g
Micro Exynos 7420
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7420
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 650
Hexa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 166.454
v9 		112.248
v7 		124.978
v9 		91.531
v7
Battery 2600 mAh 2550 mAh 4000 mAh 4050 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX240 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5KSPS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3P3
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases G925F -- Hongmi Rice 5 Hongmi Note 3 Pro, Red Rice Note 3 Pro

Release Date
Release date March 2015,
9 years ago 		March 2015,
9 years ago 		December 2017,
6 years ago 		March 2016,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S6
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S6
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Size
70.5 mm • 143.4 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.5 mm • 143.4 mm • 6.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.5 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 150.0 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 138 g 138 g 180 g 164 g
Usable surface 71 % 71 % 77 % 73 %
Materials Glass Glass Aluminium alloy Magnesium alloy
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Green
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.1" 5.1" 5.99" 5.5"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS • Sunlight Display technology
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Resolution QHD+
1440 x 2560 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 576 Pixels per inch 576 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.9
7.3
7.8
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
9.0
8.7
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.5
8.6
8.6
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
8.4
8.1
8.0
Number of reviews
128 reviews
237 reviews
188 reviews
754 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956
CPU 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Hexa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T760 MP8 ARM Mali-T760 MP8 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 510

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

Antutu
Score
166.454
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 54% of devices
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112.248
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 4% of devices
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124.978
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 27% of devices
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91.531
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
8.2
8.2
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
8.8
8.8
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.7
8.4
7.8
8.9
Number of reviews
128 reviews
237 reviews
188 reviews
754 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX240 Exmor RS Samsung S5KSPS Omnivision OV12A10 Samsung S5K3P3
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- 100 - 1600 100 - 1600
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.25 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" -- 1/2.9" 1/3.06"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

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

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
82
Mobile
81
Photo
83
Video
 -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.3
8.0
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
8.1
8.1
6.1
6.5
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.3
7.2
7.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.6
8.3
8.3
Number of reviews
128 reviews
237 reviews
188 reviews
754 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • 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)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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 Full Active Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 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)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • 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
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.334 W/Kg on head
0.594 W/Kg on body 		0.382 W/Kg on head
0.499 W/Kg on body 		1.000 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body 		0.416 W/Kg on head
0.598 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.580 W/Kg on head
1.340 W/Kg on body 		1.150 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		-- -- W/Kg on head
1.256 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.6
9.0
8.9
Quality of the GPS
8.8
8.8
8.7
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.9
8.8
8.9
9.0
Number of reviews
128 reviews
237 reviews
188 reviews
754 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
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2550 mAh
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4000 mAh
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4050 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes No
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 42%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 9%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 45%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 24%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 18%
    One day
  • 51%
    More than one day
  • 28%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
128 reviews
237 reviews
188 reviews
754 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 66%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 34%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 15%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 22%
    Every two months or less
  • 10%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 26%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 62%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
128 reviews
237 reviews
188 reviews
754 reviews
Prices
From $ 87 --
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