Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A2 Core vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
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 
22 Advantages | 18 Common items in both devices |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| +11 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260G/Dual-Sim | ๅฐ็ฑณ8 ้ๆฅ็, Mi8 Youth edition, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina |
| Country or region available |  India |  China |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 4/1/2019 | 9/1/2018 |
| Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in) | 75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in) |
| Weight | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5" inches | 6.26" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 1080x2280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 220 PPI | 403 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Dual-Band 900/1800 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 900/1800 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 900/1800 | 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12ยตm |
| Main camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm 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 on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 5632x4224 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.8ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 3350 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| 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 | โข Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold โข Android Go edition | โข Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray โข MIUI โข 19:9 screen โข Quick Charge 3.0 |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.527W/kg (head), 0.972W/kg (body) | feature not registered |