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Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) 22Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)

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 A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) vs Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)138%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2220 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+392 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+6.3"2%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+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)
+(front) 24MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches10%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3800 mAhvs+5000 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
ModelGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim, Samsung A920Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8298IN, MZB8299IN, MZB8369IN
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Global, International)ChinaIndia
(Global, International), China, India
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date10/11/20189/1/2019
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.3" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)392 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Global, India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
LTE Cat4
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
8MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.2
12 megapixels
Main camera resolution5656x4240 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5656x4240 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
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 A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
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 outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3800 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered42 hours (1.8 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
• Samsung Pay
• Dolby Atmos
• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
• MIUI 11
• Sony IMX363 back camera sensor
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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