Samsung Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A10 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2019 7:31 PM, updated: 7/8/2020 9:02 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X Samsung Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
+2GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1520 pixels

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A10 SM-A105M/Dual-Sim, SM-A105M/32DL	Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8457IN, MZB8458IN, MZB8459IN
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International), India
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/19/2019	9/1/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 155.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.13 in)	75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	271 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)	LTE Cat4 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red • 19:9 display ratio HD+ • One UI	• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M/DS)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.194W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered