Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A2 Core vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/15/2019 9:25 PM, updated: 3/21/2023 4:04 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 X Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	vs	24 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.6GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+409 PPI86% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.3"26% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 5MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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

20 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260G/Dual-Sim	红米Note 7 M1901F7E, M1901F7C, M1901F7G, Xiaomi Lavender
Country or region available	Indonesia	(Europe), (Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	4/1/2019	2/28/2019, Announced: 1/10/2019
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)	75.21 x 159.21 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	409 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	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
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	AnTuTu: 139075 (v7) Geekbench: 5411 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4.6GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	450/50 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 800/1900, 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 Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm 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	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
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	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
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, Gold • Android Go edition	• Colors: Space black, Nebula red, Neptune blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.527W/kg (head), 0.972W/kg (body)	0.59W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)