Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

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

11/19/2019 7:59 PM, updated: 7/8/2020 9:02 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)44% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
478MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)13% Thinner
TFT SuperClear LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels185% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+271 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.2"55% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 12MP144% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times 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.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003	Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8298IN, MZB8299IN, MZB8369IN
Country or region available	Egypt, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International), China, India
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/19/2011	9/1/2019
Depth	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)	75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	478MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1900/2100	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	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	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on silver • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot • HD 720p video recording with update Android • Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)	feature not registered