Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB)
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23 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 17 Common items in both devices |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| +10 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| Model | Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) |
| Other model names | ๅฐ็ฑณ8 ้ๆฅ็, Mi8 Youth edition, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina | Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F Single-Sim |
| Country or region available |  China |    Angola, Mozambique, Turkey |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 9/1/2018 | 4/1/2019 |
| Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in) | 71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in) |
| Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.26" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2280 pixels | 540x960 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 220 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 150/50 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 | Dual-Band 900/1800 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12ยตm | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | 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 |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.8ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3350 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 16 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray โข MIUI โข 19:9 screen โข Quick Charge 3.0 | โข Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold โข Android Go edition |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body) |