Samsung Galaxy A3 Core vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 Core vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.3"
PLS
PLS
720x1480
8
MP
MP
5mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
13
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
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29 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
+22 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 A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
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Model | Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A3 Core SM-A013G/DS (A01 Core) | Xiaomi Redmi 9 M2004J19C |
Country or region available | South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal | China |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 8/6/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020 | 6/10/2020 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 67.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.66 x 5.58 in) | 77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in) |
Weight | 150 grams (5.25 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.3" inches | 6.53" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1480 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 311 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 400nits[typ] |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 11 |
User Interface | Android Go edition One UI 2.5 / 3.1 | MIUI 12 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz) | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 201829 (v8) Geekbench: 1325 (v5.1) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
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 | 300/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (quad camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118ยฐ1/4.0"1.12ยตm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm 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 | Not supported | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
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/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | 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, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
Charger, watts | 5W (5V/1A) Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 31 hours (1.3 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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 | โข Colors: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue โข 10W charger included |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A3 Core | Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.913W/kg (head), 0.999W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.638W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body) | 0.711W/kg (head), 1.059W/kg (body) |