Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
Model | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) |
Other model names | Mi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH | Galaxy J2 (Metro by T-Mobile) SM-J260TZKATMK |
Country or region available | India | USA |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 9/26/2019 | 12/1/2018 |
Depth | 8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in) | 72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in) |
Weight | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) | 154 grams (5.39 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 540x960 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 220 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
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 | 600/150 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 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | 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) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 66, 71) |
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+, 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 |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (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 | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm 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 only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 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, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 16 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 325 hours (13.5 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
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, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Space Black, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue • MIUI 10 | • Colors: Black • HAC M3/T4 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.83W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |