Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
16
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB)
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10 Advantages 
14 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +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 highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A8 SM-A530W Single-Sim | Xiaomi Note 9 Pro (M2003J6B2G Global version) 6GB RAM |
| Country or region available |  Canada |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 1/6/2018 | 5/5/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020 |
| Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in) | 76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in) |
| Weight | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.6" inches | 6.67" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 450nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 11 / 12 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 279625 (v8) Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 600/75 Mbps | 800/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat15/13 (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, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm119° 5MP macro f/2.41/5"1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/1.72" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 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 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, 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 | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 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 |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 30W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 19 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| 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 | • Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio | • Colors: Tropical Green, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray • 33W charger (30W phone support) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530W) | Redmi Note 9 Pro (64GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.87W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.66W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) |