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Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9A X Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB) 14Points
6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M20 X
6.53"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 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!

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB) vs Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
+3GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR4X
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)2%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+409 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs269 PPI
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
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
+15W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
6.3"vs+6.53"4%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

30 Common items in both devices
32GB (21GB available) / 32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
ModelGalaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Other model namesGalaxy M20 SM-M205F/Dual-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)Xiaomi Redmi 9A M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI
Country or region available(Global, International)South AfricaSaudi ArabiaEgyptUnited Arab EmiratesIndiaMorocco
(Global, International), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, India, Morocco
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date2/5/2019, Announced: 1/28/20197/7/2020, Announced: 6/30/2020
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)74.5 x 156.4 millimeters (2.93 x 6.16 in)77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.3" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~81% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI269 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 1.1 / 2.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 108751 (v7)
Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 4.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 84175 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
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 / Upload600/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 2 ,3, 4, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm120°
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm 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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue
• 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+
• Dolby Atmos sound
• Colors: Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, Ocean Green
• MIUI 12

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.9W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.248W/kg (head), 1.591W/kg (body)0.4W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
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