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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 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 Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) 31Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)

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 Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) vs Redmi 8A (64GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (64GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)42%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x3040 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+495 PPI83%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+6.8"10%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MP2 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
+OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP26%
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)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+45W150%
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.
vs18W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+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
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
196 grams (6.86 ounces)vs+188 grams (6.58 ounces)4%
Lighter
4300 mAhvs+5000 mAh16%
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.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
1/2.55" inches
+12 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 Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N975U1 Unlocked (Snapdragon)Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, M1908C3KE, M1908C3KC
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/20199/1/2019
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
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 Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.8" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)495 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (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 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
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 / Upload2000/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100Global, India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (Bands ?)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
0.3MP TOF
12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
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 Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered42 hours (1.8 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Black, White, Blue, Glow
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration)
• 3D Scanner app
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
• MIUI 11
• Sony IMX363 back camera sensor
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)Redmi 8A (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.57W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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