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Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) 17Points
5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)

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!

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) vs Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)} 11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs211 grams (7.39 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2220 pixels103%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1640 pixels
+441 PPI70%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs260 PPI
+1/2.8" inches6%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.96" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP87%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 13MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2%
Thinner
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
5.6"vs+6.88"23%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
3000 mAhvs+5160 mAh72%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
ModelGalaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A8 SM-A530W Single-SimRedmi 14C 4G Global 2409BRN2CA, 2409BRN2CY
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Latin America)(Global, International)
(Latin America), (Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date1/6/20188/30/2024
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)211 grams (7.39 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.6" inches6.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)720x1640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI260 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredHyperOS

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 246255 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/75 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.96" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.64µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5160 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy19 hours42 hours (1.8 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Samsung Pay
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W)Redmi 14C (Global 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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