Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2019 7:59 PM, updated: 5/2/2022 10:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus X Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)

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!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+5000 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1440x3040 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
271 PPI	vs	+495 PPI83% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"	vs	+6.8"10% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 10MP26% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

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

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

1/2.55" inches

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
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Model	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8298IN, MZB8299IN, MZB8369IN	Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N975W (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India	Canada
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2019	8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	271 PPI	495 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/150 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	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
📷 Camera
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(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
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
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: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • 3D Scanner app • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.57W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered