Samsung Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2019 3:02 PM, updated: 8/23/2020 9:31 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 X Samsung Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	vs	11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
+174 grams (6.09 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+6.4"2% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
403 PPI	vs	+409 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP163% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
15W	vs	+18W20% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M30 SM-M305M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Mi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	India
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/7/2019	9/26/2019
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Octa-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 Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (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	600/150 Mbps	600/150 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	M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12/13 VoLTE M1908C3JG version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP depth f/2.2	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Blue • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • Dolby Atmos sound	• Colors: Space Black, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue • MIUI 10
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M30 (SM-M305M/DS)	Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.28W/kg (head), 0.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered